Corporate Affairs Officer

About the role 

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is looking for a Corporate Affairs Officer to support the Corporate Affairs team across public affairs, government relations, stakeholder engagement and strategic advice. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strategic, fast-paced team working at the heart of the Combined Authority. The team turns policy, political and stakeholder insight into high-quality advice and practical delivery. 

Recent work has included supporting the organisation’s response to plans for an Overnight Visitor Levy, progressing major transport priorities such as the new Mersey ferry and bus franchising, and coordinating engagement that helps secure influence, investment and delivery for the city region. 

Working with colleagues across the Combined Authority, you will help shape evidence-based advice, support engagement with government and parliamentary stakeholders, and produce clear briefings, correspondence and handling plans for senior leaders. 

You will horizon-scan parliamentary developments, coordinate engagement with key partners, support visits, roundtables and events, and ensure intelligence from external relationships is captured and used effectively. 

The role requires strong political awareness, excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively across a complex organisation. 

About the person 

We are looking for someone with experience in public affairs, external affairs, parliamentary affairs or a related environment. You will be able to build trusted relationships, manage competing priorities and provide clear, timely advice in a fast-moving context. An understanding of devolution, local government and the issues facing the Liverpool City Region will be important. 

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) Public affairs and political awareness 

Describe your experience of working in public affairs, external affairs, parliamentary affairs or a related environment. Please include how you have used political awareness and judgement to support organisational objectives. 

2) Stakeholder engagement and relationship management 

Give an example of how you have built or managed effective relationships with senior stakeholders, partners or political audiences. Please explain how those relationships supported delivery, influence or decision-making. 

3) Briefing, advice and organisational positioning 

Describe your experience of producing high-quality written briefings, correspondence, summaries or advice for senior leaders. Please include how you have used evidence, policy insight or stakeholder intelligence to shape a clear organisational position. 

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. 

Today, our economy is being transformed again 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 using 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, plus 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 an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, including a 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 and Inclusion 

We actively promote diversity and inclusion and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they are disabled, from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, care experienced, a reservist, or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces. This is because people from these communities are currently under-represented in our organisation. 

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. You must also clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above. 

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.