Digital Governance Assistant

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking a Digital Governance Assistant to support governance processes in their Digital services. This role involves monitoring procedures, managing records related to licenses and contracts, and ensuring efficient asset management. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in IT governance and a collaborative attitude, contributing to effective digital service delivery.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%

Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days

Free travel around Liverpool City Region

Flexible and hybrid working

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate discounts at gyms

Bike to Work Scheme

Coaching and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an IT/Digital Governance role.
• Software licensing skills with a focus on improvement.
• Flexibility to manage varied priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing governance procedures for Digital services.
• Monitor governance arrangements and maintain related records.
• Manage mobile phone connection arrangements.

Skills

IT/Digital Governance

Software Licensing

Continuous Improvement

Collaborative Approach

Flexibility in Priorities

Job description

To help make Liverpool City region the best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business – where no-one is left behind

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 18/06/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: RES/25/315190

About the Role

As the Digital Governance Assistant,you will report directly to the Digital Governance Officer to assist with the establishment of governance procedures throughout the Digital service area. You will observe and monitor established governance arrangements across the Digital service area to provide assurance that processes are being followed and maintain records relating to third party licence, service, maintenance and support contracts with suppliers of Digital services in order to enable effective management of those assets. You will carry out processes relating to records of third-party licence, service, maintenance and support contracts with suppliers of Digital services. You will also deal with mobile phone connection arrangements within a significant mobile telephony estate.

About the person

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• -Proven experience in an IT/Digital Governance role.
• -A collaborative approach to supporting other digital services teams.
• -Software licensing skills, and a focus on continuous improvement.
• -The flexibility to manage varied priorities.
• -A commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from YOU. Click the link to apply and tell us how your experience aligns with the role and person specification.

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.

• -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, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

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.