Job Description

About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is expanding its Housing function and recruiting to several roles to support evolving policy, targets, funding, and projects as part of Nationwide new Government initiatives.

We are currently recruiting for a Housing Development Associate to join the Combined Authority’s Housing Partnership team. This exciting role provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents across the City Region and wider; with many projects also contributing to climate action and Net Zero targets.

You will work across project teams, supporting the assessment, preparation and funding of projects and investments that will generate economic growth, social and wellbeing benefits; whether in relation to new and affordable housing delivery, or decarbonisation of existing buildings. This role is a great opportunity for someone who has experience within the housing industry, particularly in creating, assessing or interpreting project proposals, or other delivery information to generate clear reports and recommendations. This role will include developing projects and managing stakeholders, working within funding parameters and shaping housing outcomes that suit the needs of the Liverpool City Region. We are a passionate and enthusiastic team and can provide variety and development opportunities for the right candidate.

About the person

Essential skills and knowledge for this role:

• A subject relevant degree or equivalent
• Significant professional experience within the housing industry

• Working effectively in a project team and with active support from senior team members, to manage projects and relationships
• Ability to analyse and interpret economic / financial / social data to assess or monitor projects or proposals
• Ability to produce straightforward financial models / projections / analyses in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to synthesise information to generate clear reports and actionable summaries
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly and to communicate effectively
• Sensitivity to the political, environmental and social impacts of the team’s projects and work

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.

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.

This exciting role will be hybrid working from home and the modern Mann Island building in Central Liverpool.

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
• 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 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 Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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