* Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 35 hours per week
* DBS Check: No
* Closing Date: 30/03/2026 at 23:59
* Reference: SCC/26/332226
* Salary: £33,470- £35,369
* Location: No 1 Mann Island
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to join the Chief Executive’s Office and support our Executive Leadership Team. In this role, you will provide high quality administrative and briefing support (including diary and inbox management) to the Executive Director and support them in the delivery of their work on behalf of the wider Combined Authority.
About the Person
We are looking for someone who is highly organised and can use their initiative. You will be able to build effective relationships with key colleagues and partners and manage competing priorities and demands. You will take initiative in resolving issues while handling confidential information with discretion. You will believe in our vision for a fairer, stronger, cleaner city region where no one is left behind.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high quality administrative and briefing support, including diary and inbox management.
* Support the Executive Director in the delivery of their work for the Combined Authority.
* Build effective relationships with key colleagues and partners.
* Manage competing priorities and demands.
* Take initiative in resolving issues with confidentiality.
Essential Criteria
* Experience of working with senior leaders providing high quality administrative and briefing support.
* High level of organisational skills with a successful record of forward planning, prioritising, and producing work to a high standard.
* Effective communication skills with experience of report writing and presentations.
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. We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
How to Apply
Please apply online via the link provided. CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.
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