Temporary Project Manager (Mat Cover)
Job Description
Type – Full Time, Flexible Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-19:00
Location: No 1 Mann Island/Hybrid
Salary: £39,525 – £52,456
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.
Are you inspired by an opportunity to manage projects and programmes of work that will have a real impact on communities within the Liverpool City Region?
As a Project Manager for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, we will support your professional and career development, offering the opportunity to deliver a range of exciting and high-profile projects across Transport, Digital, Housing, Spatial Planning, Energy & Environment, Culture and Homelessness.
The Mayoral Programme Delivery Team at the Combined Authority is central to the development and delivery of a diverse range of high-profile, large-scale projects and programmes. We have developed a standardised project management framework, utilising industry recognised project management methodologies, tools and templates to ensure our projects are delivered consistently and to a high standard. We act as champions for the profession across the City Region and are passionate about delivering high quality projects for the City Region.
You will deliver projects to time, budget and standard, working as part of a team but also as an individual on your own initiative. You can influence stakeholders and build relationships, can demonstrate financial awareness and budget management expertise, and will compile and present concise reports to audiences that may range from the political, the professional and the public.
In return, as well as a competitive salary, we also offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:
- Choice of a staff MetroCard providing free travel within the Liverpool City Region on buses, trains and ferries, or a Fast Tag pass for the Mersey Tunnels with 470 journeys per annum
- Off peak MetroCard for your spouse or partner
- 28 days holiday per annum
- Access to the local government pension scheme
At the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
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
Closing Date for Applications: 25 August 2023 at 16:00
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
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 Careers | Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk) for help applying.70 total views, 0 today