About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional Recruitment Marketing Lead to join the Combined Authority’s Communications & Marketing team.

In this role you will be responsible for designing and implementing recruitment marketing strategies and campaigns to support the effective growth of our staff, across a range of sectors. You will lead on all aspects of recruitment marketing, including social media, websites and third-party platforms, as well as production of key collateral to support the employee onboarding experience. You’ll use insight to drive the success of your work, ensuring the messaging is landing with target markets and feeding our pipeline of new talent, and the retention of existing staff.  

This is a 12 month fixed term vacancy.

About the person

You will be part of the Communications and Marketing team and can draw in relevant disciplines and skills (videographer, internal comms, marketing, digital, copywriting etc.), to maximise the impact of recruitment and retention campaigns. You will also work closely with colleagues from Recruitment, HR and the wider business to respond to requirements and ensure campaigns are joined up.  

Within your application, please ensure that you provide examples of the following skills and experience:

• •Evidence of relevant experience of designing and implementing end-user focussed Attraction Strategies and Plans for complex organisations, preferably in a multi-disciplinary public sector setting.
• •Experience of planning and developing employer branding strategy and attracting high quality candidates.
• •Evidence of reaching a broad audience and specific targeted messaging to drive greater representation, accessibility and inclusion.

We’re looking for a team player with a successful track record of delivering innovative, creative recruitment solutions that deliver results.

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