Junior Project Manager

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool, North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join the Delivery Services team. This is a development role offering hands-on experience while working with senior Project Managers and Programme Managers who will mentor and coach your growth through practical delivery experience.

You will lead smaller projects, help plan and monitor risks, build relationships with stakeholders, and support governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting project delivery, programme support, PMO activity, or change initiatives.
• Strong organisation, planning and delivery skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Good collaboration and communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller projects and support larger, more complex initiatives.
• Work with experienced Project Managers and Programme Managers for growth.
• Develop project plans, monitor risks, actions and dependencies, and support governance and reporting.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Support organisational transformation and strategic delivery projects.
• Gain practical delivery experience through mentoring and professional development.

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
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 21/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: RES/26/346505

About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. Through devolution, we are taking on new powers, responsibilities and opportunities to improve outcomes for our communities, businesses and residents.

As our remit continues to expand, so too does the scale and complexity of the projects required to support delivery of our strategic ambitions. We are looking for ambitious and motivated Junior Project Managers to join our Delivery Services team and help deliver projects that make a real difference across the Liverpool City Region.

This is a development role for aspiring project management professionals, offering the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while working alongside experienced Project Managers and Programme Managers who will support your growth through mentoring, coaching and practical delivery experience.

Our team sits at the heart of organisational change, working alongside senior leaders, service areas and partners to design, develop and deliver projects that modernise services, improve organisational effectiveness and support delivery of the Combined Authority's priorities.

As a Junior Project Manager, you will:

• Lead smaller projects and support the delivery of larger and more complex initiatives.
• Work alongside experienced Project Managers and Programme Managers who will support your professional development.
• Develop project plans, monitor risks, actions and dependencies, and support governance and reporting activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, subject matter experts and delivery teams.
• Support organisational transformation, service improvement and strategic delivery projects.
• Develop your project management skills through practical experience, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

No two projects are the same. You may find yourself supporting projects across transport, digital, housing, spatial planning, culture, energy, organisational change or other areas that improve outcomes for residents across the Liverpool City Region.

As part of a professional project delivery function, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and build the skills and experience needed to progress within the project management profession.

This is a 6 month fixed term vacancy.

As we continue to grow, we anticipate further opportunities becoming available, including permanent positions. We therefore intend to establish a talent pool from this recruitment process, enabling us to consider suitable candidates for future vacancies.

About the person

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting projects, change initiatives, PMO activity or operational delivery.
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Enjoys working with people and building positive working relationships.
• Is proactive, curious and keen to develop a career in project management.
• Is passionate about delivering improvements that make a real difference to people and communities across the Liverpool City Region.

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) Experience Supporting Projects, PMO Activity or Change Initiatives: Evidence of supporting project delivery, programme support, PMO activity, business change, continuous improvement, operational delivery or other structured work requiring planning and coordination.

2) Organisation, Planning and Delivery Skills: Evidence of organising work, managing priorities, tracking actions, maintaining documentation and coordinating activities to meet deadlines.

3) Collaborative Behaviours and Communication: Evidence of working effectively with others, building relationships and communicating clearly with a range of stakeholders.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Key Dates

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
• 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 candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background,are care experienced (whether through foster care, residential care, supported living, kinship care, live‑in care, home care or adoption),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.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

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 visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa