Programme Manager

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health

Bike to Work

Professional development support

Job summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Transformation Delivery team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. You will lead major change initiatives, shape solutions with senior stakeholders and manage governance, risks and benefits to deliver measurable outcomes.

We value candidates with extensive programme delivery experience in large organisations, who can thrive in ambiguity and drive momentum across multiple

Qualifications

• Substantial programme management experience in a complex organisation.
• Ability to lead large-scale transformation and organisational change.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to bring clarity and momentum to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation programmes from concept to delivery.
• Engage senior stakeholders to shape solutions and realise measurable benefits.
• Manage governance, risks, dependencies and resources for programmes.
• Support service redesign and organisational modernisation initiatives.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategic planning

Education

PRINCE2 / PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

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: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 23/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: RES/26/344066

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 change required across the organisation. We are therefore looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join our Transformation Delivery team and help deliver some of the most significant change initiatives across the Liverpool City Region.

This is a 12 month fixed term role to cover maternity.

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

As a Programme Manager, you will:

• Lead complex transformation and business change programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Work with senior stakeholders to shape solutions and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Manage programme governance, risks, dependencies, benefits and resources.
• Support organisational modernisation, service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our project, programme and change management profession.

No two programmes are the same. You may find yourself supporting devolution-related activity, digital transformation, service modernisation or strategic corporate change initiatives. Whatever the challenge, you will play a key role in helping translate strategic ambition into tangible delivery.

About the person

We're looking for someone who:

• Has substantial programme management experience within a complex organisation.
• Is comfortable leading large-scale transformation and organisational change.
• Thrives in ambiguity and can bring clarity, structure and momentum to evolving priorities.
• Builds strong relationships and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Is passionate about delivering change that makes a real difference to THE lives of 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) Complex programme delivery: Evidence of leading complex transformation or change programmes and delivering intended outcomes

2) Stakeholder and multidisciplinary leadership: Evidence of forming and leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries.

3) Transformation environment: Evidence of delivering change in a large, complex or highly regulated environment, with relevant experience in areas such as public service, digital, organisational transformation, devolution or change management.

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

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