About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional individual to help embed environmental considerations in the work of the policy directorate and across the Combined Authority. This role will help to set the agenda for the future of the Liverpool City Region (LCR), working within the policy and strategy directorate but influencing and liaising across the Combined Authority (CA) and within our stakeholder partnership. This is an exciting time to join us as we enter a new phase of devolution whilst continuing to deliver our Five Year Climate Action Plan.

The Combined Authority is growing our ability to act as convenor and supporter of action on climate themes across the LCR. We are looking for an individual with excellent collaboration and co-operation skills, ideally with experience in a public sector environment. The role will involve developing and maintaining close working relationships with internal teams, our Liverpool City Region Local Authority partners and key external stakeholders.

Our work in this area covers an exceptionally broad agenda, with diverse themes such as climate change and resilience, integrated water management, air quality and transport, nature recovery, waste and resources, health and wellbeing, carbon and environment literacy, sustainable energy, food, rural issues and agriculture. Increased devolution of powers and responsibilities in this area of work is likely in future years, therefore flexibility to work across a broad range of environmental and associated themes is highly desirable.

This is an exciting time of change, with a rapidly evolving national and local policy. This role presents an opportunity to shape the Combined Authority’s approach to the climate and ecological emergency, helping to realise the Mayor’s ambition to target net zero carbon by 2035.

About the Person

You will be able to work on your own initiative with a high level of responsibility and confidentiality along with a flexibility of approach to meet the needs of a rapidly changing work programme.

You will be expected to liaise with internal and external groups and will need to show an ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, along with excellent relationship-building skills.

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) Strategic thinking and insight – ability to see the bigger picture and translate complex information into clear policy direction

2) Influencing and partnership working – builds trust and credibility to influence outcomes without direct authority

3) Communication and engagement – communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

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 care experienced (whether through foster care, residential care, supported living, kinship care, live-in care, home care or adoption), 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.

Role could be eligible for sponsorship

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