Investment Associate

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. 

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Investment Associate to join LCRCA’s Investment and Delivery Directorate. The post holder will lead on major business growth, innovation and people and skills projects and investment that will generate economic growth, wellbeing dividends and financial returns in the Liverpool City Region.

We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting the aims of the Combined Authority, who are self-starting, highly motivated, commercially minded and possess willingness to go the extra mile. Our team comes from a range of backgrounds and experience, including finance, legal, property development and management, and social economy gained in a variety of private and public sector roles.

The role will have particular focus on dealing with a range of different stakeholders both public/private sector to identify new project opportunities. The role will also support a range complex projects and to understand market and sector analysis to support funding proposals across the business and innovation support landscape. We’re seeking candidates with substantial business support, innovation and people and skills project experience to deliver against current and future pipeline.

Recent activity includes the delivery of £44m pipeline for UK Shared Prosperity Fund, working on Investment Zones and an ambitious pipeline of specialist business support.

 

About the person

The right candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate experience and skills in the following:

• •‍ Substantial relevant professional experience, preferably in delivery or development of business support, innovation or people and skills focused projects
• •‍ Substantial experience of engaging with diverse project stakeholders in the context of delivering publicly funded Business Growth, Innovation & Skills projects
• •‍ Strong analytical skills and with the ability to handle large complex data sets
• •‍ Ability to manage internal/external stakeholder relationships whilst communicating complex data
• •‍ Self-starting and highly-motivated
• •‍ Conscientious, with attention to detail

The role will help to develop projects from inception through structuring, execution and into delivery, working as part of a team and on your own initiative. You can influence and have impact with stakeholders, build strong relationships, and use your ideas and experience to shape policy and delivery.

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, indicating how you meet the person specification.

 

Please note that interviews will take place on the 17th, 18th and 19th of June.

 

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
• •‍ 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 all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and 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.

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