Project Manager

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking a Project Manager to oversee impactful projects within the community. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile initiatives, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while fostering stakeholder relationships. The position supports professional development and offers a competitive salary with generous benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Free travel around Liverpool City Region

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms

Bike to Work Scheme

Coaching and mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with a focus on delivery.
• Ability to compile and present concise reports.
• Strong financial awareness and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to time, budget, and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Utilize project management methodologies and frameworks.

Skills

Stakeholder Influence

Budget Management

Report Presentation

Collaboration

Education

Project Management Certification

Job description

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Salary: £42,740- £55,853- Depending on experience
• Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 06/06/2025 at 15:00
• Reference: RES/25/313563
  
  
  

About The Role

Are you inspired by an opportunity to manage projects and programmes of work that will have a real impact on communities within the Liverpool City Region?

As a Project Manager for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority we will support your professional and career development, offering the opportunity to deliver a range of exciting and high profile projects all aiming to make the Liverpool City Region the best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business. You will deliver projects to time, budget and standard, working as part of a team but also as an individual on your own initiative.

The role is based in the Delivery & Assurance Unit at the Combined Authority, which is central to the development and delivery of a diverse range of high-profile, large-scale projects and programmes. We have developed a standardised project management framework, utilising industry recognised project management methodologies, tools and templates to ensure our projects are delivered consistently and to a high standard. Additionally, we operate a competency framework, to support learning and development across the team. We act as champions for the profession across the City Region and are passionate about delivering high quality projects for the City Region.

We Currently Have 4 Vacancies Avaliable

2 Permanent Vacancies

A 12 month Fixed Term Vacancy

An 18 Month Fixed Term Vacancy

About The Person

Working as one of our Project Managers is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in Project Management. Reporting to one of our Programme Managers, you will be empowered to deliver projects on time, to budget and to the right standard. We’re looking for someone who can influence stakeholders and build relationships, can demonstrate financial awareness and budget management expertise, and can compile and present concise reports to audiences that may range from the political, the professional and the public. You’ll be highly methodical, understand the lifecycle of project delivery, and be a natural collaborator.

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 we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.

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
• 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 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.

How to apply

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.