PROJECT MANAGER

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Free travel

Flexible & hybrid

EAP access

Westfield Health

Gym discounts

Bike to work

Job summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking talented Project Managers to join its Delivery Services team and help deliver major projects and transformation initiatives across the Liverpool City Region.

You will work with senior leaders, service areas, local authority partners and stakeholders to design, develop and deliver projects that modernise services and improve organisational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects within a structured project, programme or transformation environment.
• Able to bring structure, organisation and momentum to complex work.
• Comfortable working with a broad range of stakeholders and building collaborative relationships.
• Capable of managing competing priorities whilst maintaining strong governance and control.
• Passionate about delivering projects that benefit the Liverpool City Region and its communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through to delivery and closure.
• Work with stakeholders to define objectives, scope, outcomes and delivery plans.
• Manage project governance, risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and benefits.
• Build productive relationships with sponsors, subject matter experts and delivery teams.
• Support organisational transformation, service improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of project delivery capability across the organisation.

Skills

Structured delivery

Governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Momentum building

Change management

Job description

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Salary: £45,563- £59,543
• Location: No 1 Mann Island
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 20/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: RES/26/346404

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 therefore looking for talented Project Managers to join our Delivery Services team and help deliver some of the most significant projects and transformation initiatives across the Liverpool City Region.

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

As a Project Manager, You Will

• Lead projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through to delivery and closure.
• Work with stakeholders to define objectives, scope, outcomes and delivery plans.
• Manage project governance, risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and benefits.
• Build productive relationships with sponsors, subject matter experts and delivery teams.
• Support organisational transformation, service improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of project delivery capability across the organisation.

No two projects are the same. You may find yourself supporting devolution initiatives, digital transformation, service modernisation, transport programmes, corporate change activity or strategic delivery projects that improve outcomes for residents across the Liverpool City Region.

About The Person

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience of successfully delivering projects within a structured project, programme or transformation environment.
• Can bring structure, organisation and momentum to complex work.
• Is comfortable working with a broad range of stakeholders and building collaborative relationships.
• Can manage competing priorities whilst maintaining strong governance and control.
• Is passionate about delivering projects that make a real difference to the Liverpool City Region and its communities.

Key Dates

Assessments centres - week commencing 9th November 2026.

Teams Interviews - week commencing 30th November 2026.

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