Job introduction

Job title: Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager (Culture and Sports Events)

A bit about us:

Culture Liverpool delivers worldclass culture, major international sporting events, unforgettable experiences, and city defining moments that bring people together, tell Liverpool’s stories, and showcase our city on the global stage. 

Liverpool was officially recognised as the world’s first “Accelerator City” for climate action under the UN Climate Change Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme in September 2024, this role will continue to develop this programme of work across all events. 

If you want a career where no two days are the same, where creativity meets ambition, and where your work helps shape the cultural and sporting heartbeat of an entire city — this is the place to be. Be part of the team that makes Liverpool shine.

The role:

• The role of Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager will provide leadership of the next phase of the Accelerator City sustainability programme, embedding sustainability across all major culture and sports events, including the Tour de France stage finish and UEFA EURO 2028
• Delivery of the Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager role will include developing and implementing sustainability strategies aligned with Liverpool City Council’s climate and social value priorities, ensuring ISO 20121 compliance and consistent sustainability reporting across all events
• In the role of Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager you will lead sustainable procurement, waste reduction, energy management, transport planning, accessibility, inclusion and environmental impact reduction across the major events portfolio
• The role of Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager requires close collaboration with internal teams, governing bodies, event organisers, communities and cultural partners to integrate sustainability into event bidding, planning, delivery and legacy
• Your demonstrable knowledge as an Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager will include embedding sustainability in largescale events, managing sustainability KPIs and reporting frameworks, advising organisers on sustainable best practice, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation
• The role of Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager will also involve supporting delivery teams, managing suppliers and contractors, contributing to long term legacy planning, and promoting Liverpool’s sustainability leadership locally, nationally and internationally

This post is fixed term for the purpose of delivering the 2026 – 2028 culture and sports event programme and will end October 2028.

Our offer to you:

• At least 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 34 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash

Next steps:

Closing date: midnight on Monday 23rd February 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 2nd March 2026
Interview date: W/C Monday 23rd March or W/C Monday 30th March 2026
Interview type: shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a task based assessment, successful applicants will be interviewed in person

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early and once the role is closed you will not be able to then complete your application and we will not re-open the role for you to complete your application.  We recommend that you complete your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact : Susan McAdam, susan.mcadam@liverpool.gov.uk

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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