Project Manager – LCR Innovation Zone Programme

Please note that this role will be a four-year fixed term contract, extension subject to extension of funding.

About the Role

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

The Liverpool City Region Innovation Zone is a £160m 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 expertise to support the coordination of all Innovation Zone workstreams internally including Investment, Communications, Skills, Policy and Inward Investment.  They will develop and support key relationships with relevant stakeholders and government.

About the person

We are seeking an individual with professional project management expertise to lead and manage key work streams for the LCR Innovation Zone Programme. We are looking for someone to support and manage key 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.  The individual will support businesses operating in and attracted to the LCR Innovation Zone key programmes, lead on the application and approval of tax site benefits and additional support.

We are seeking an individual keen to play a highly visible role and work closely with the LCR Innovation Zone Management Board.

The role is a fixed term 4-year post.  The term of the role will be extended in line with funding.

Interviews for the role will be held on 6 and 7 of February.

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.

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.