About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is proud to be one of 18 European municipalities selected to join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ prestigious Innovation Teams (i-teams) programme. We are now seeking a Programme Lead to spearhead this transformative initiative.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team of experts focused on solving some of the region’s most complex city region priorities, from reducing household energy burdens to accelerating the shift to green transport. You’ll work directly with senior leaders, including the Metro Mayor and the Executive Director for Public Sector Innovation, to deliver high-impact, resident-centred solutions.

About the person

We’re looking for someone who is:

• - A strategic thinker with a track record of leading complex programmes in public sector innovation, policy, or service design.
• - Skilled in stakeholder engagement across public, private, and community sectors.
• - Experienced in establishing and managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborative, inclusive working environments.
• - Experienced in working effectively and collaboratively with senior leadership and management including across departments whether in government, community, and/or private sector
• - Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change in fast-paced settings.
• - Passionate about making a tangible difference to people’s lives through bold, evidence-based interventions.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

1. Expertise and experience in leading complex innovation projects that involve multiple stakeholders in the public sector from design to implementation.

2. Experience working effectively and collaboratively with senior leadership and management including across departments whether in government, community, and/or private sector.

3. Experience of challenging the status quo in a constructive and helpful way which ensures buy in to new approaches.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• - Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• - Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 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
• - 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• - Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• - 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

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates 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.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

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.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa