Job Description

12 Month Fixed Term – May be extended to permanent

Our vision is to create a fairer, stronger and cleaner city region. Somewhere we can all be proud of, where no one is left behind. To make our vision a reality we’re looking for people, from all walks of life, who reflect the diversity of our communities, feel connected to our vision, and who role model our three behaviours.

The Combined Authority is led by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and brings together Liverpool City Region’s six local authorities – Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral – to tackle the big issues that matter to us all, together.

We work together to make investments in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.

Our aim is to ensure that everyone benefits from the decisions we make. We want to create an environment which allows our economy to thrive for the good of everyone who lives and works in Liverpool City Region.

Role overview:

To effectively contribute to the work of the Investment and Delivery Directorate team, ensuring contract compliance of external funding, devolved funding projects, and any subcontracting agreements by analysing and approving claims, MI and performance data

Key role and responsibilities:

This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks, which may be required of the post holder.  It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.

• Implementation of the compliance function in the day-to-day delivery of external and internal funding programmes including, audit, claims and quality assurance processes for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
• Responsible for funding and compliance management of the project working closely with funding bodies and internal finance department.
• Production of weekly and monthly funding and delivery reports and reforecasting of deliverables as appropriate.
• Monthly reconciliation of invoices/claims against actual evidenced costs, i.e. payroll and direct costs, and re-profiling of project finances.
• To keep up to date with changes to funding requirements and eligibility that could affect performance and resources and using knowledge to implement necessary changes in a timely manner.
• Responsible for testing the compliance of all funded contracts and contract for services, undertaking ongoing and proactive management, monitoring, verification, recording, analysis and reporting
• Provide advice and guidance to the implementation and maintenance of effective systems of control, including governance, risk management and counter-fraud.
• Develop and implement an Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme Framework.
• Support Providers to embed the principles of risk management.

Required skills and knowledge:

• Recent experience of working within an externally funded project environment with knowledge and experience gained of all financial and accounting practices
• Practical experience of supporting high profile programmes, working at an operational level to ensure programme targets and milestones are delivered
• Good knowledge and understanding of apprenticeships and other education and skills programmes
• Financial awareness in relation to budgetary control and monitoring of contract compliance
• Extensive knowledge of external funding and programme requirements
• Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and information
• Experience and practical knowledge of project control techniques relevant to outcome-related funding models, including financial analysis, appraisal, financing and risk management and evaluation.
• Staff Management
• A commitment to the LCR and an understanding of its stakeholders
• An ability to demonstrate our core values, including a commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Experience of contributing to a high-performance culture

What we can offer you:

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 5 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 with role dependent overtime and enhanced pay
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling services
• 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

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification. Please see our website for help applying.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and 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.

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.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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