PROGRAMME MANAGER

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS contributions

Holiday entitlement

Free travel pass

Flexible/hybrid working

EAP & counselling

Westfield Health Programme

Gym discounts

Bike to Work

Learning allowances

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 contract. You will lead complex transformation and change programmes, shaping solutions with senior stakeholders, and delivering measurable outcomes across devolution, digital transformation and service modernisation.

You will manage governance, risks and dependencies, drive organisational modernisation and contribute to the development of

Qualifications

• Substantial programme management experience within a complex organisation.
• Ability to lead large-scale transformation and organisational change.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and bringing clarity, structure and momentum.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation and business change programmes from concept through to delivery.
• Shape solutions with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Manage programme governance, risks, dependencies, benefits and resources.
• Support organisational modernisation, service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Programme management

Transformation leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery momentum

Ambiguity handling

Job description

• 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

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Salary: £61,268- £72,728
• Location: No 1 Mann Island
• 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.

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 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.

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