The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking an exceptional individual to deliver a government relations and public affairs service. This is an exciting time for us, working with Government and the City Region’s first ever Metro Mayor.

We are looking to recruit an individual with a sound knowledge of the workings of local authorities, government and parliamentary procedures. The government relations and public affairs officer will provide a timely, high-quality and a professional public affairs service to deliver the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s aims and objectives. It is essential that you have knowledge of how Local Authorities and devolution works and the key issues facing the City Region.

This is an opportunity to shape the Organisation’s relationship with Government and other stakeholders, and to lead on campaigns to help deliver the LCRCA ambitions and mayoral priorities. The successful candidates will be expected to manage and coordinate communication with parliamentarians and other public affairs audiences including government, principally in Westminster and Whitehall, constituent local authorities, as well as other stakeholders on a national and regional basis.

We are seeking candidates who can work on their own initiative with a high level of responsibility and confidentiality along with a willingness to work flexibly as and when required. As part of the role, you will prepare briefings for senior colleagues, including the Metro Mayor and Chief Executive for key meetings along with providing specialist input into specific projects, providing advice and developing and delivering public affairs strategies and campaigns.

Please note that due to current government restrictions surrounding COVID-19, we are only accepting applications electronically at this time.

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.

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