About the Role

As a Housing Delivery Officer you will have a bird’s eye view of devolution in action for the Liverpool City Region. You will support the Housing Delivery team to allocate its National Housing Delivery Fund to bring forward new homes which meet the need, tenure and type required to see the City Region flourish. You will work closely with our constituent Local Authorities, Registered Providers and with the private sector and will have some understanding of the needs of these key stakeholders. You will be keen to make an impact by learning how the Combined Authority can direct its funding streams and resources.

This role provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents across the City Region and wider; in terms of responding to this Government’s targets for new homes but also in pursuing the Mayor’s commitment to climate action and Net Zero targets.    

About the person

You should have an awareness of the development and planning process, financial viability and have the written and oral skills to support internal appraisal and due diligence to take projects through the CA’s governance procedures. You will support the team with the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects

Are you looking to use your own interest in housing in a tangible way? Are you interested to see what Devolved Government means for the delivery of housing in the Liverpool City Region?

If you think you match the job description, and our values, and are keen to play your part in an enthusiastic, driven and supportive team, then click on the link to apply.

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

1. 1) An understanding of the context of the Liverpool City Region housing market.
2. 2) Demonstrable experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders, at a range of levels.
3. 3) Experience of contributing to a highly functioning team and working as a self-starter, in a fast-paced environment, with a proven ability to work to deadlines.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

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 application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please 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.

Sponsorship

We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations 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