Position Overview
We are seeking an exceptional individual to help embed environmental considerations in the work of the policy directorate and across the Combined Authority. This role will help to set the agenda for the future of the Liverpool City Region (LCR), working within the policy and strategy directorate but influencing and liaising across the Combined Authority (CA) and within our stakeholder partnership. The role will involve developing and maintaining close working relationships with internal teams, the Liverpool City Region Local Authority partners and key external stakeholders, and shaping the Combined Authority’s approach to climate and ecological emergency to help achieve net‑zero carbon by 2035.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Strategic thinking and insight – ability to see the bigger picture and translate complex information into clear policy direction.
- Influencing and partnership working – builds trust and credibility to influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Communication and engagement – communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Accountability and delivery focus – takes ownership for outcomes and delivers high quality work in a complex, fast moving environment.
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 of service, plus 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 an 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 an interest‑free learning loan of up to £1,000 for any non‑job‑related learning.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who declare that they have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are care‑experienced (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. To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form and clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.
Other Information
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. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
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We are seeking an exceptional individual to help embed environmental considerations in the work of the policy directorate and across the Combined Authority. This role will help to set the agenda for the future of the Liverpool City Region (LCR), working within the policy and strategy directorate but influencing and liaising across the Combined Authority (CA) and within our stakeholder partnership. The role will involve developing and maintaining close working relationships with internal teams, the Liverpool City Region Local Authority partners and key external stakeholders, and shaping the Combined Authority’s approach to climate and ecological emergency to help achieve net‑zero carbon by 2035.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Strategic thinking and insight – ability to see the bigger picture and translate complex information into clear policy direction.
- Influencing and partnership working – builds trust and credibility to influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Communication and engagement – communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Accountability and delivery focus – takes ownership for outcomes and delivers high quality work in a complex, fast moving environment.
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 of service, plus 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 an 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 an interest‑free learning loan of up to £1,000 for any non‑job‑related learning.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who declare that they have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are care‑experienced (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. To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form and clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.
Other Information
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. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
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