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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.&nbsp;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.

About the Role
The Liverpool City Region has an incredible story to tell and we’re looking for a creative, innovative, dynamic and experienced Head of Corporate Affairs to take the lead in sharing our vision with Government and key stakeholders.
In this role, you’ll lead and direct a strategic approach to government relations, stakeholder management, event management and media messaging ensuring that the Combined Authority and our regional partners speak with one coherent voice, enhancing our reputation and influencing policy for the benefit of the region.
You’ll proactively shape our relationship with government ministers and officials and monitor government activity to make sure we make the most of all opportunities to influence it. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Strategic Communications and Corporate Affairs directorate, other Combined Authority directorates and partners, providing effective briefings, arranging meetings and delivering campaigns with real impact.
About the person

To succeed, you’ll have a record of achievement in a similar role and of operating in a complex environment, preferably in local government or a relevant policy body and experience working with or for central government. You’ll be a skilled leader, influencer, negotiator and collaborator, able to lead inspire and motivate others with credibility and integrity.
Skilled in working with politicians, officers and other stakeholders, highly developed written and oral presentation skills with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and comprehensible way are a given, as is the ability to work at pace and under pressure, prioritising work against competing demands to meet challenging deadlines.

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.&nbsp;An extensive understanding of parliamentary procedure, legislative procedures and policy making processes - across national, regional, local and devolved government
2.&nbsp;A good understanding of the political and devolution policy landscape
3. Experience of working in a public or parliamentary affairs environment
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. 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 
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<li>-Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>-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</li>
<li>-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</li>
<li>-Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>-24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>-Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>-Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>-Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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Equality, Diversity &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>&nbsp;

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Head of Corporate Affairs

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Co-opted Independent Technical Advisers - Audit CommitteeA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:Liverpool City Council is recruiting up to five Co-opted Independent Technical Advisers to join the authority's Audit Committee.&nbsp;The Audit Committee is a key component of our arrangements to support good governance at Liverpool City Council, providing an independent review of the Council’s governance, risk management, and control frameworks, and helping to ensure efficient and effective assurance arrangements are in place.As an Independent Technical Adviser, you will bring additional knowledge and expertise to the committee and reinforce its political neutrality and independence.Previous experience of audit committees and/or external auditing of large urban local authorities is desirable. Experience of forensic accounting would be advantageous.Please note: the successful candidate will need to be available to attend approximately six meetings of the Audit Committee in any year and any associated training and development events, as well as time required for the preparation of meetings.&nbsp;We expect that applicants will need to be able to attend a combination of virtual and face-to-face meetings.&nbsp;Successful candidates will need to be contactable throughout the year. The appointment will be made for a period of three years.&nbsp;This role is not a job vacancy; should you be appointed, you will not be an employee of Liverpool City Council. Independent Members of the Audit Committee will be paid a year allowance of £1,000 pounds.&nbsp;If you are passionate about promoting and supporting good governance, this Independent Technical Adviser role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to Liverpool City Council’s continual improvement and development.Next steps:Closing date: midnight on Monday 2 February 2026 Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 2 February 2026 Interview date: W/C Monday 16 February 2026 Interview type: face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Nikki Roberts via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nikki.roberts@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">nikki.roberts@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Independent Technical Adviser to Audit Committee

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Anti-Racism LeadA bit about us:An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead Liverpool City Council’s work on anti-racism as we enter the next phase of our journey and our focus turns toward delivering real and lasting impacts that our residents, communities, and workforce will experience and feel.Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We have big ambitions and we need dynamic, driven individuals who share our vision and are ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service has never been more important, and this role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference by transforming the way we work and putting residents at the heart of everything we do.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces.&nbsp;We are also proud that Liverpool has a reputation for being a welcoming city that celebrates its diverse communities.&nbsp;We want Liverpool to be a city where inclusion and equality are not just aspirations, they are a lived reality where the city’s distinct identities and our many communities are celebrated and respected.&nbsp;We know that racism is continuing to have a profound impact on our city, communities and workforce and, as a Council, we are committed to tackling inequalities head-on and actively challenging racism wherever it exists.&nbsp;This is an incredible time to join Liverpool City Council.&nbsp;We have committed to becoming an actively anti-racist organisation and have recently launched our <a href="https://liverpool.gov.uk/council/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/our-commitment-to-anti-racism/#:~:text=Liverpool%20City%20Council%27s%20Anti-Racism%20Strategy%20and%20Action%20Plan%202025&amp;text=This%20strategy%20and%20action%20plan,sentiment%2C%20Islamophobia%2C%20and%20Sinophobia." target="_blank">anti-racism strategy and action plan</a>.&nbsp;In our city leadership role, we are also promoting an anti-racist approach as widely as possible across all aspects of life in the city – this includes working with our partners on city-wide and city-region-wide anti-racism strategies and our ‘This is Liverpool’ campaign to tackle racism and misinformation.&nbsp;Our anti-racism priorities are to:<ul><li>Display anti-racist leadership by taking a zero-tolerance approach to racism</li><li>Take active steps so that our leadership more reflects Liverpool’s racial diversity, demonstrates accountability, and delivers visible, measurable action</li><li>Foster belonging and honour Liverpool’s history</li><li>Counter misinformation and challenge racial misinformation in real time</li><li>Ensure our organisation is racially literate and promote racial-literacy across the city</li><li>Ensure our recruitment and progression processes are fair and transparent</li><li>Improve opportunities for racially diverse businesses and community organisations</li><li>Provide services that are safe, inclusive and culturally competent</li></ul>The Role:&nbsp;We are looking for someone with the energy, passion and commitment to drive forward the Council’s anti-racism ambitions as we progress onto the next stage of our journey towards being an actively anti-racist organisation and creating a fairer, safer and more inclusive future for everyone.Our anti-racism commitments have been widely communicated across the organisation and with partners and are strongly supported by our elected members and officers.&nbsp;Our Cabinet approved the Council’s anti-racism strategy and action plan in November 2025 and our work with our communities, partners and workforce is well underway.&nbsp;The post holder will be the strategic lead for the Council’s approach to anti-racism and will manage the successful implementation of the Council’s strategic commitments and action plan.&nbsp;This is a key role within our Corporate Equality Team and will involve collaborating at all levels across the Council and with our partners and communities.As the Council’s Anti-Racism Lead, you will:<ul><li>Lead an inclusive process to manage, implement, and report progress against the Council’s anti-racism strategy and action plan, ensuring every part of the organisation is engaged and accountable</li><li>Support senior leaders in delivering the Council’s anti-racism commitments, providing expert advice and guidance to help them lead and inspire change</li><li>Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with community and representative groups, including facilitating the anti-racism community oversight group</li><li>Work collaboratively across the Council and beyond, with elected members, officers at all levels, staff networks, the Liverpool Strategic Partnership, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Race Equality Hub, and local MPs, to ensure successful delivery and clear communication of our anti-racism ambitions</li><li>Review Council policies and strategies through an anti-racism lens, advising on improvements to better reflect our commitments</li><li>Deliver and support specific components of the Council’s anti-racism action plan, working with directorates and service areas and leading on individual actions as required</li><li>Design and implement a robust reporting and monitoring framework, including integration with the Council’s business planning process</li><li>Provide advice and support with equality impact assessments, staff networks, training and development, cultural events, collective engagement and other areas in relation to race equity, anti-racism and equality and inclusion as required</li><li>Develop and maintain a communications plan in relation to this work, working closely with the communications team and other key officers at the Council</li><li>Seek out opportunities to support intersectionality and enhance the position of other protected characteristic groups</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Monday 19 January 2026 Shortlisting date: W/C 19 January 2026 Interview date: Thursday 5 February 2026&nbsp; Interview type: face-to-face, competency-based interview (further details will be provided once invited to interview)We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lucy Horne, Head of Corporate Equality and Improvement, via <a href="mailto:lucy.horne@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">lucy.horne@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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