About the Role

Fixed Term until 30/09/2028

We are looking for a highly motivated Graduate to join LCRCA’s Investment and Delivery Directorate. This is a highly exciting opportunity which will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work within the Housing Team at the CA with exposure to public and private sector partners while developing key skills and experiences through both in house and external training options.   

As a Graduate you will work on a wide and varied range of projects which sit within the CA’s Housing Delivery or Development Teams (there are two posts available with one post sitting in each team).  The Delivery team works with key stakeholders to develop housing projects from inception through to delivery using the Combined Authority’s funding streams and resources. This can include new build homes, empty homes and heritage projects. The Development team has a focus on building up a pipeline of projects to be ready for delivery. This involves spatial and data analysis to ensure an evidence and place-based approach to Development in the City Region.

We are looking for graduates who have recently graduated and who are looking for an opportunity to gain experience within the housing sector. We want to hear from you if you are passionate about supporting the aims of the Combined Authority, are self-starting, highly motivated, committed to learning and possess the willingness to go the extra mile.

About the person

Are you interested in developing your skills within the housing sector across the Liverpool City Region?

You must be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the work of the Combined Authority and the housing sector in terms of the housing market, viability issues, planning regulations and the development process. You must also have some awareness 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 developing in this role 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:

• A relevant undergraduate degree gained within the past few years
• A commitment to engaging with diverse project stakeholders in the context of delivering publicly funded housing projects
• Analytical skills and some experience of handling data sets
• Willingness to learn and develop into the role
• Self-starting and highly-motivated
• Conscientious, with attention to detail
• Some experience of using systems for analysis such as relevant GIS tools, Power BI, or other relevant analysis and monitoring applications.

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) An understanding of the Liverpool City Region and why you want to work for the Combined Authority.

2)Any relevant experience in communicating and presenting data/ information?

3)What skills make you the best applicant for this role and what can you bring to the role?

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.