Project support officer

Place North West; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional development organization in Liverpool is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of the LCR Innovation Zone Programme. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative success, budget management, and the ability to work under pressure. This role is vital for driving innovation in the health and life sciences sector, requiring strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Free travel within the Liverpool City Region

Flexible and hybrid working

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Automatic health programme enrolment

Corporate discounts at gyms

Bike to Work Scheme

Professional qualifications support and loans

Qualifications

• Track record of success in an administrative role including budget management.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines.
• Attention to detail in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the LCR Innovation Zone Programme.
• Coordinate key work streams including Investment, Communications, Skills, and Policy.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.

Skills

Administrative success with budget management

Ability to work under pressure

Good verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Please note that this role will be fixed term for a duration of three and a half years.

About the Role

The post will provide professional project management support delivery of the LCR Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme, working with public and private sector partners to drive forward implementation.

The Liverpool City Region Innovation Zone is a £160 million government investment designed to accelerate the growth of the health and life science sector, part of Government’s Investment Zone Programme.

The successful candidate will provide project management support to assist the coordination of the Innovation Zone workstreams internally including Investment, Communications, Skills, Policy and Inward Investment.

About the person

We are seeking an individual with professional project management expertise to coordinate and support the delivery of key work streams for the LCR Innovation Zone Programme. We are looking for someone to also support relationships with external stakeholders and internal teams to ensure the successful implementation and delivery of the LCR Innovation Zone Programme.

Working with colleagues in Business Growth, the individual will play a key role supporting the development of the of the LCR Innovation Eco‑System through the LCR Innovation Zone Programme. We are seeking an individual keen to support project delivery but also be visible in the LCR Innovation Eco‑System and champion the LCR Innovation Zone Programme.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then please click here to apply.

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.

• Track record of success in an administrative role, including budget management and reporting.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment and capable of delivering to short time scales.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Interviews will take place in person at our Mann Island office on the 3rd and 4th of December.

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 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 personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and 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, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visithttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

Further information on this vacancy

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