About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Housing Delivery Associate to join LCRCA’s Investment and Delivery Directorate. The post holder will lead on the shaping of the Combined Authority’s intervention to unlock appropriate housing delivery to create a housing offer to suit need, and to allow the City Region to flourish.  

As a Housing Delivery Associate you will work with key stakeholders to develop housing projects from inception through to delivery using the Combined Authority’s funding streams and resources.  The role requires experience and knowledge of the development and planning process, a sound grasp of financial viability and public sector funding. You will have proven stakeholder management skills and be as able to engage with local communities as you are to relay recommendations to senior representatives of the public and private sectors. You will understand the need for robust due diligence and be able to use your written and verbal skills to support projects through the CA’s governance procedures.

This role provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents across the City Region and wider; in terms of the Government’s targets for new homes, but also in meeting local need and contributing to climate action and Net Zero targets.  

About the person

Are you interested in playing a part in shaping the housing market in the Liverpool City Region?

Do you see the need to support local communities and encourage private sector investment?

Do you have experience of developing housing projects and/or housing delivery in the public or private sector?

We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting the aims of the Combined Authority, who are self-starting, highly motivated, commercially minded and possess willingness to go the extra mile.

You must be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the housing sector in terms of the housing market, viability issues, planning regulations and the development process. You must also be aware of the housing development/ delivery issues which are specific to the City Region. We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate a commitment to driving housing delivery within the City Region and you must be adaptable, proactive and possess excellent communication skills.

The right candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate experience and skills in the following:

• - Substantial relevant professional experience, preferably in delivery or development of housing focussed projects
• - Substantial experience of engaging with diverse project stakeholders in the context of delivering publicly funded housing projects
• - Strong analytical skills and with the ability to handle large complex data sets
• - Ability to manage internal/external stakeholder relationships whilst communicating complex data
• - Self-starting and highly-motivated
• - Conscientious, with attention to detail

Full details of skills, experience and knowledge required are provided in the personal specification.

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 application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1) A strong understanding of the Liverpool City Region housing market and its challenges.

2) Demonstrable experience of stakeholder management, ideally within both public and private sectors, at a range of levels.

3) Demonstrable experience of managing projects/workstreams, making evidence-based recommendations 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.  

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