Our vision is to create a fairer, stronger and cleaner city region. Somewhere we can all be proud of, where no one is left behind. To make our vision a reality we’re looking for people, from all walks of life, who reflect the diversity of our communities, feel connected to our vision, and who role model our three behaviours. [read them here link tbc]

The Combined Authority is led by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and brings together Liverpool City Region's six local authorities – Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral – to tackle the big issues that matter to us all, together.

We work together to make investments in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.

Our aim is to ensure that everyone benefits from the decisions we make. We want to create an environment which allows our economy to thrive for the good of everyone who lives and works in Liverpool City Region.

Role overview:

We are looking for two passionate Investment Analysts to join LCRCA’s Investment and Delivery Directorate to help develop and invest in people and skills, business growth, innovation and place projects. We’re seeking candidates with a keen interest in business support, placemaking, people and skills and innovation projects to deliver against current and future pipeline. You might have experience of one or more of these areas – we are looking to appoint one Analyst to focus on placemaking and capital projects, and another with a focus on business support and people and skills.

Recent activity includes the delivery of £44m pipeline for UK Shared Prosperity Fund, working on LCR Investment Zone projects and an ambitious pipeline of specialist business support. In the past, we have supported bringing forward major economic development opportunities in the City Region, including Littlewoods Studios, Glass Futures, Eureka! Science & Discovery, Southport Marine Lake Exhibition Centre, Labs and Offices at Sci-Tec Daresbury and the Shakespeare North Theatre.

We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting the aims of the Combined Authority, who are self-starting, highly motivated and possess willingness to go the extra mile. Our team comes from a range of backgrounds and experience, including finance, legal, property development and management, and social economy gained in a variety of private and public sector roles.

You will support and develop projects from concept through to structuring, execution and into delivery, working as part of a team and on your own initiative. You will engage with key regional stakeholders, build strong relationships, and use your ideas and experience to shape policy and delivery.

Key role and responsibilities include:

• Supporting in the development and structuring of proposals into deliverable and fundable projects
• Supporting market and sector analysis to support funding proposals
• Generating financial models and analysis to support the Combined Authority’s proposed financing
• Drafting (sections or initial drafts of) investment papers and reports
• Supporting with due diligence requirements, through a combination of in house and external resources
• Supporting assessment of the economic, social, environmental and other impacts of projects under consideration (often led by third party experts or other teams)
• Managing documents, reports, key correspondence and other materials related to projects under consideration
• Other tasks identified by the project lead in managing the proposed transaction
• Supporting the procurement, selection and contracting of third-party contractors at the project level
• To liaise with the Combined Authority’s Finance, Legal, Programme Management and other teams on project performance and forecasts
• To provide administration of the team’s marketing, pipeline and approvals process.
• Supporting the running and administration of key internal boards, panels and meetings as required

Essential required skills and knowledge (further desired criteria detailed in the job specification):

• Relevant undergraduate degree
• Relevant professional experience, prefereably in delivery or development of business support, placemaking, innovation or people and skills focused projects.
• Some understanding of the economic development funding landscape and UK Government Business Case guidance.
• Working effectively in a team.
• Working under pressure, meeting deadlines and showing resilience. 
• Self-starting, highly motivated.
• Conscientious, with attention to detail.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to analyse and interpret economic/financial information.
• Ability to synthesise information to generate clear reports and actionable summaries.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Sensitivity to the political and social impacts of the team's projects and work.
• Passionate about Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's aims.

What we can offer you: 

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 5 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working with role dependent overtime and enhanced pay
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling services
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification. 

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.