This role is fixed term for 2.5 years

About the Role

The role sits within our friendly and forward thinking Spatial Planning Team, which is within a growing team of exceptional individuals in our Policy and Strategy Directorate, and is responsible for the preparation of our innovative and pioneering Spatial Development Strategy (SDS).

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the national roll out of strategic planning, through playing a central role in progressing our emerging Liverpool City Region SDS to adoption. Our SDS will shape future development throughout the Liverpool City Region, with core goals of economic inclusion, social value, addressing health inequalities and meeting the challenge of climate change.  We work in partnership with our local authorities and stakeholders in the public, private and third sectors to develop the SDS.

We are looking for a highly motivated project manager to support the work of the spatial planning team, through primarily having responsibility for the planning, management, co-ordination and financial control of the SDS preparation and its associated workstreams, as well as progress reporting to relevant groups, and tracking delivery on time, to budget and agreed quality standards.  In doing so, you will work with a wide range of colleagues both, internal and external.

About the person

We want an exceptional individual with the ability to make a positive, meaningful impact on the development of our SDS, and who can work proactively, building strong relationships with colleagues.  You will show a clear drive to see the SDS progress towards adoption, and play a key role in achieving this.

You will have excellent project management skills, along with outstanding communications skills, both written and verbal.  You will have strong team working skills and be able to effectively develop and maintain working relationships with a broad range of colleagues.  You will be a highly organised individual, with strong time management skills, and capable of meeting short timescales.

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) Project and / or programme experience, preferably supported by relevant qualifications

2) Good verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail

3) Established in the following behavioural competencies: seeing the big picture; innovating; working with ambiguity and complexity; setting the right example; communicating and influencing; collaborating; developing self and others; operating with ethics and professionalism

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.