About the Role

The LCRCA’s Investment and Delivery Directorate is seeking an Investment Manager to develop and invest in place & infrastructure projects. We’re seeking candidates with experience of publicly-funded property, regeneration and place making projects to ensure we maximise the impact of our devolved funding, generate new funding sources, and working with our private sector.

We are a growing team of exceptional individuals in our Investment Team to develop strategic place & infrastructure projects and make investments in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as town centre regeneration, economic infrastructure, culture and place making. We work in partnership with our local authorities and wider stakeholders in the public, private and third sectors and social economy to use our devolved powers and funding to develop, fund and deliver projects, to achieve our vision for a fairer, stronger, cleaner city region where no one is left behind. 

Examples of the types of projects you might work on could include:

• Town centre regeneration programmes;
• Commercial property and innovation assets;
• Cultural and visitor economy assets;
• Working closely with our Transport Development colleagues on transport-led placemaking;
• Working closely with our Housing Development colleagues on residential led placemaking.

An important component of the role will be prioritising investment opportunities and overseeing development of our next Pipeline of projects, working closely with our Transport and Housing specialist teams, our Policy leads, and our Evidence, Research & Intelligence teams.

About the person

As an Investment Manager at LCRCA, you will have experience of advising on capital projects inception through structuring, execution and into delivery, working as part of a team and on your own initiative. You will have the ability to influence and have impact with stakeholders, build strong relationships, and you will be confident in using your ideas and experience to shape policy and delivery.

 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 show a willingness to go the extra mile.

 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 appraisal and development

Pease describe your experience of assessing project proposals, including how you have evaluated their development potential, financial viability, and overall strategic fit.

2. Public sector investment and funding

Please explain your experience of providing and/or advising on public sector investment into projects, including the types of funding mechanisms used and your role in shaping investment decisions.

3. Due diligence and deal structuring

Please outline your experience of overseeing due diligence and negotiating commercial terms for project development or investment, including how you have worked with specialist advisors.

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