Chief Operating Officer

Lgcplus; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits as the Chief of Staff to the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region. This pivotal role involves advising the Mayor and ensuring the smooth running of the Mayor’s office while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will leverage your political acumen and strategic insight to drive high-profile projects that positively impact the lives of 1.6 million residents. Join a dynamic team focused on making meaningful changes in areas such as transport, employment, and housing. If you are motivated by purpose and ready to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role with a focus on political environments.
• Ability to deliver high-profile strategic projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted adviser to the Mayor, ensuring effective office operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes in the community.

Skills

Political Acumen

Policy and Strategy Advice

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Job description

Up to £113k p.a.

We’re looking for an exceptional individual to become the Chief of Staff to the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region.

The Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted adviser to the Mayor, playing a critical role in supporting the work and vision of the Mayor, collaborating within and outside the Combined Authority, ensuring the effective running of the Mayor’s office. You will report directly to the Chief Executive and work closely with the Executive Directors and their teams.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a high level of political acumen, extensive practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role and be highly experienced in giving policy and strategy advice on complex or sensitive issues in a political environment and at a senior level.

You will need to demonstrate your skills in working effectively across a range of stakeholders and with colleagues within your own organisation to ensure successful delivery of high-profile strategic projects that drive and deliver impactful outcomes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is led by Mayor Steve Rotheram and brings together the region’s six local councils – Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral – to improve the lives of the city region’s 1.6 million residents. It works to make investments in areas that have a real impact on our communities, like transport, employment and skills, culture, digital and housing. By using the devolved powers and funding we have from central government, we are making a real and meaningful difference to the lives of the people living and working in the area.

As Chief of Staff, you will play a pivotal role supporting the Mayor in delivering on his ambitions and be motivated by his purpose and focus.

For further information please visitwww.join-lcrca.comor contact our retained consultants at Penna: Julie Towers on 07764 791736/[e-mail] Ridley on 07709 512415 [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025