Investment Manager

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established authority in the Liverpool City Region is seeking a dynamic Investment Manager to drive impactful projects and foster community growth. This role offers the chance to lead initiatives that enhance business support and innovation, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the region's investment strategy and contribute to a thriving economy. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess strong project management skills, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team committed to creating prosperity for all.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Free Travel Metro Card

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Programme Enrolment

Gym Discounts

Bike to Work Scheme

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in community development and business support.
• Proven ability to build and strengthen external partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and invest in projects for business growth and innovation.
• Influence stakeholders and shape policy and delivery.

Skills

Community Development

Project Management

Partnership Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Professional Experience

Job description

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

This role will be an 18-month fixed-term contract, due to a permanent member of staff being seconded into another opportunity. The CA will consider applicants interested in pursuing this as a secondment opportunity.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Manager to join LCRCA’s Investment and Delivery Directorate as secondment cover. The successful candidate will help develop and invest in people, skills, business growth, and innovation projects. Recent activities include delivering a £44m pipeline for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, working on Innovation Zones, and managing an ambitious pipeline of specialist business support.

We value candidates passionate about supporting the aims of the Combined Authority, who are self-starting, highly motivated, commercially minded, and willing to go the extra mile. Our team has diverse backgrounds including finance, legal, property development, management, and social economy, gained from both private and public sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to influence stakeholders, build strong relationships, and shape policy and delivery. Additionally, you will support team development through leadership, sharing best practices, training, line management, and process improvement.

Upcoming projects over the next 18 months include developing the CA’s longer-term investment strategy, partnership development, and preparing for Integrated Settlement. The role is varied, and experience in partnership development, strategy implementation, and project delivery is preferred. The ability to work independently is essential.

About the Person

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following experience and skills:

• Extensive relevant professional experience, preferably in monitoring, delivering, or managing support interventions in community development, employment, skills, or business support.
• Experience in building and strengthening external partnerships with key stakeholders and organizations.
• Experience leading project or deal teams, providing direction, and managing junior team members.
• Self-starting, team-oriented, and highly motivated.
• Conscientious and organized, with attention to detail.
• Positive, flexible, and responsive, with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from various sources and exercise sound judgment in project assessment.

Full details of skills, experience, and knowledge are provided in the personal specification.

Application Process

If you believe you meet the job description and our values, please click on the link to apply, demonstrating how you meet the person specification.

Closing Date

Applications close at 23:59 on 25^th May 2025. Interviews will be held on 4th, 5th, and 10th June.

About the Organisation

The Liverpool City Region is renowned for its history, culture, and innovation. It is the birthplace of modern railways, public health, and international trade. Currently, the economy is transforming through innovations in health and life sciences, digital, creative, and advanced manufacturing sectors, contributing to a £35 billion annual economy.

The Combined Authority plays a key role in fostering this innovation-led economy by using devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for 1.6 million residents and the UK. Our vision is for 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

• Contributions to the Local Government Pension Scheme between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 29 days, rising to 34 after five years, plus 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 annually, plus an All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, including free counselling
• Enrolment in Westfield Health Programme
• Discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Support for professional development, including coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, paid memberships, and a £1,000 interest-free learning loan for non-job-related education

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who meet essential criteria, declare a disability, belong to a Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic background, are reservists, or have close family links to the Armed Forces, as we aim to improve representation 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.