Policy Officer

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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

We are growing a team of exceptional individuals in our Policy and Strategy Directorate to help develop the dynamic, forward thinking that will address the City Region’s key opportunities and challenges. We work in partnership with our local authorities and stakeholders in the public, private and third sectors to develop strategy and policy that informs how we use devolved powers and funding to grow a thriving and inclusive economy.

We are looking for two highly motivated Policy Officers who are passionate about supporting the aims of LCRCA and have policy experience and knowledge relating to economic strategy and policy.

Building on your relevant knowledge and experience, the role includes working across the Policy Service area to support the delivery of strategy and policy, help identify priorities and set the strategic direction for LCRCA and the wider City Region. You can influence and have impact with stakeholders, and use your ideas, strategic expertise, policy insights and experience to shape work across the organisation.

About the person

The role is multi-faceted, working across both economic strategy and other policy areas. This means we require individuals who are highly flexible and agile, are used to working to tight deadlines, have an eye for detail, can communicate key messages effectively, and are confident in working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will have a knowledge and active interest in economic strategy and policy - how this has and continues to develop both nationally and locally through devolution, and with a strong appreciation of the role that City Region’s like ours will play in delivering future growth and prosperity.

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.

• •Professional experience of policy development including knowledge in a relevant discipline such as economic development
  
  
• •Experience of building effective strategic working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
  
  
• •Detailed understanding of relevant key government policies, priorities and policy making processes.

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 over £40 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.

Currently we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role , we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa