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If you have any issues applying please email recruitment@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

This is a fixed term role until 30th June 2028

About the Role

You will work alongside the wider project team and practitioners, using a standardised project management framework based on recognised methodologies, tools and templates to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard throughout the project lifecycle, with the opportunity to support in all aspects of planning, monitoring, reporting and control.

If you have a passion for action on the climate agenda and are keen to gain hands-on professional project management experience, this is a great role for you.

The opportunity

This role would be an excellent opportunity for a graduate with qualifications in project management or social sciences in relation to energy, environment or similar.

You role will help develop and support delivery of decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects in partnership with the six Local Authorities in the city region, North West Net Zero Hub and business partners. These projects will have a real impact on the environment and local communities as part of net zero targets, economic growth and social justice agendas

Main responsibilities

• •‍To support the Liverpool City Region Energy team in delivering CA funded programmes in partnership with Local Authorities and delivery partners
• •‍To gather numeric and qualitative evidence to coordinate data returns and reconciliation
• •‍ To provide meeting administration and facilitation support
• •‍To provide support in maintaining project management documentation and methodology
• •‍To support bidding for new funds to meet the energy and net zero ambitions in the city region
• •‍To draft briefs and support delivery of consultancy work to support project development and delivery
• •‍To maintain good communications with key delivery partners especially Local Authorities and delivery partners   
• •‍To seek out and explore policy best practice from the UK and internationally, and to provide interpretation of key lessons for the Liverpool City Region
• •‍Work closely with the Climate Action Partnership, North West Net Zero Hub and other strategic groups to deliver appropriate schemes and intelligence to support policy development
• •‍Participating in work to continuously improve project delivery at the CA.

About the person

• •‍Relevant Project Management, Energy, Environmental or similar undergraduate degree or degree level apprenticeship with 2.1 Honours or above
• •‍Previous paid or voluntary work
• •‍Experience working effectively in a team
• •‍Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and collaborative working IT solutions (eg SharePoint, Teams)
• •‍Ability to analyse and interpret data, recognising patterns and trends and drawing out conclusions and actionable summaries
• •‍Good verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail and ability to communicate ideas effectively and to present work clearly
• •‍Ability to support the organisation of meetings, engagement and events – invites, slides, papers, meeting documentation
• •‍Pro-active, a self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision, will need to be able to use own initiative and work to deadlines; strong time management skills are essential
• •‍Good interpersonal skills, including an ability to adapt appropriately to people at all levels and different environments

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

In your application you will be asked questions on how you meet specific criteria, please ensure that you give full details with examples on how you meet the criteria.

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 personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and 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.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements 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