Job Description

Employer:

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Salary:

118,163 to 127,849

Location:

No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours:

35 hours per week.

DBS Check:

No

Closing Date:

06/08/2025 at 23:59

Reference:

RES/25/319390

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Resources, this role will provide strategic leadership for the Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement and Commercial functions.



This is a real opportunity to support the ambition of the Combined Authority and will contribute to delivering positive and impactful change across the Liverpool City Region. The immediate priorities will include preparation for bringing our bus network into public ownership and preparing the Combined Authority for the next stage of devolution through the Integrated Settlement. It is essential that the successful candidate will be able to make immediate progress on these key priorities.



As this is a key leadership role, you will be instrumental in ensuring organisational financial integrity through the delivery of strategic financial planning, advice, and provision of sound financial management frameworks. You will have the autonomy to drive forward change and respond to new challenges and opportunities for growth.

About the person

You must be able to demonstrate your ability to lead, inspire and motivate others to further develop a culture of proactive service delivery and continuous improvement.



You will be a proactive and collaborative member of the senior leadership team and will have a proven leadership track record of building and managing strong performance teams. You will have experience of developing a culture of proactive service delivery and continuous improvement.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria.

The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

Evidence of operating at a senior finance leadership role in a Combined Authority Significant experience of budgetary responsibility including the successful management of large and complex budgets and delivery of savings. Experience of the public transport financial environment.

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 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 even a 1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates 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.



To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.



Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.



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.