Principal Projects Officer

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Hybrid and flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking a Principal Projects Officer within the Active Travel Team to shape the future of transport across the Liverpool City Region.

You will support the Lead Principal Projects Officer in developing transport business cases, prioritising active travel schemes, and coordinating with local authorities and communities to secure funding for city region projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects or programmes in active travel or sustainable transport.
• Experience working in partnership with local authorities, stakeholders and communities.
• Knowledge of Active Travel England requirements, LTN 1/20 and transport planning policy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Principal Projects Officer in developing transport business cases and funding applications.
• Provide technical advice for active travel prioritisation and capital/revenue project planning.
• Develop and manage prioritisation of active travel schemes with stakeholders to secure funding.
• Ensure design review processes align with Active Travel England expectations.
• Provide general support and advice to graduate active travel officers.

Skills

Active travel

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Policy knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

You will be involved with projects that work directly with schools, pupils, women and girls, parents/carers and the local community, through to promoting and supporting the development and delivery of new infrastructure, collaborating with our Constituent Local Authorities, and funding partners such as Active Travel England. The main purpose of the post will include, but not be restricted to supporting the Lead Principal Projects officer in:

• Providing technical advice to support the development of the LCR's transport priorities, via the early identification of potential funding opportunities, development of proposals and the subsequent development and review of transport business cases and funding applications.
• Working with colleagues and stakeholders to meet LCRCA requirements for transport business case development, specifically in relation to active travel.
• Providing technical advice and supporting the development of capital and revenue projects within LCR transport programmes and subsequent monitoring and evaluation.
• Developing and managing the prioritisation of active travel schemes with key stakeholders to help secure funding for City Region transport projects.
• Ensuring that the design review process is implemented in line with the expectations of Active Travel England.
• Provide general support and advice to the graduate active travel officers. Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for active travel and sustainable transport, evidenced by their career experience and supported by a degree in a relevant subject. Most importantly, you will have a can-do attitude, who thrives on delivering meaningful change. Our team is our strength, so being able to work effectively in a team is vital, as too is the ability to be able to collaborate and build relationships with a range of stakeholders - internally and externally.

• Proven experience delivering complex projects or programmes, within active travel or sustainable transport.
• Experience of working in partnership with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities.
• Knowledge of Active Travel England requirements, LTN 1/20 and transport planning policy.

Shape the future of transport across one of the UK's most ambitious City Regions Do you want to play a leading role in transforming how people move across the Liverpool City Region? From safer streets and school streets to strategic walking and cycling corridors, this is your chance to deliver projects that support healthier, safer communities, inclusive growth, and our journey to net zero. An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Projects Officer within the Active Travel Team, in the Place Directorate of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA).

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 candidates 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. 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. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit