Lead Officer – Integrated Settlement (Finance Specialist)
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.
About the Role
The Combined Authority is in the middle of a critical period of change and growth. In the Autumn Budget 2024, the government announced a significant change in the approach to funding a number of Mayoral Combined Authorities and that a new ‘integrated settlement’ would be implemented from April 2026, this included the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. As such this is an exciting time for the organisation as it prepares to deliver its corporate priorities within the new emerging devolved financial management arrangements.
Work has progressed to ensure the organisation is ready to receive and implement the settlement and a significant programme of work has been identified to be delivered over the coming months. A small central core team has been mobilised to support the delivery, and we are looking for a new team member to join us to help influence and shape progress. In addition, as there is a significant amount of ‘finance related’ activity required we are also looking to increase the resource within the finance service at a senior level and for the successful candidate to ‘straddle’ both the IS Core Team and the Finance Function.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development and opportunities that exist both now and in the future for this ambitious and aspirational authority, maximising its new funding flexibilities and best utilising the new funding powers which come into effect April 2026.
This is a 12 month fixed term vacancy.
About the person
The ideal candidate will be a CCAB qualified accountant with a track record of working with and influencing senior members of multi-disciplinary teams. They must have excellent change and financial management skills, be highly analytical, and have knowledge of Combined Authority finances.
We are looking for an ambitious, highly committed, skilled and proactive individual with a focus on delivering an exceptional, high-quality service which enables and informs organisational decision making.
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 personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.
- •Designing and developing engagement activity
- •Experience of monitoring data and producing reports
- •How to use evidence to inform change
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. 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
Salary range
- £73,019 - £81,918 per year