Project Manager

Place North West; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Holiday entitlement

Metro travel card

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Programme

Bike to Work

Learning loan

Job summary

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking a proactive project manager to deliver the Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme. You will steer delivery with public and private partners and coordinate multiple workstreams during the delivery phase.

The role involves producing briefing reports and board papers, showcasing evidence-based progress and ensuring milestones are met. This is a fixed-term post until 31/03/2031 with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering major programmes and project management in complex public-private settings.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional project management to deliver the LCR Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme.
• Coordinate all Innovation Zone workstreams and stakeholders across public and private sectors.

Job description

About the Role

This role is fixed-term until 31/03/2031.

The purpose of the role post is to provide professional project management expertise to deliver the LCR Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme, working with public and private sector partners to drive forward implementation during the delivery phase.

The LCR Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme is accelerating delivery of high-grade lab and office space, while backing the City Region’s world‑leading innovation, supporting businesses to start, scale and invest and training the next generation of talent.

About the person

We are seeking a pro‑active individual to provide project management expertise to support the coordination of all Innovation Zone workstreams and forge collaborative relationships with key project stakeholders across the public and private sector.

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) Example of professional project management expertise.

2) Example of experience in stakeholder management in complex public private partnerships.

3) Example of experience of producing high quality briefing reports and board papers.

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.

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.

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

Further information on this vacancy

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