The post will provide professional project management support to the Race Equality Hub, working with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community members across the Liverpool City Region, public sector partners, third‑sector organisations and the business sector to drive forward race equality in the LCR, through the recently adopted LCR Anti‑Racism Strategy.
The Race Equality Hub is led by a Programme Director and will comprise of three Strategic Partnership Managers who are responsible for working with partners and stakeholders to develop and deliver active anti‑racism strategies that support the economic advancement of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and promote racial justice.
The successful candidate will provide project management support to assist the work of the REH by coordinating meetings, community events, conferences, and team communication and logistics.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of key work streams for the REH.
* Coordinate and support relationships with Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority community members, external stakeholders and internal teams to ensure the successful implementation of the LCR Anti‑Racism Strategy.
* Assist in the planning, execution and monitoring of high‑profile projects and programmes.
* Ensure effective administration and project/programme support throughout the duration of key initiatives.
Essential Criteria
* Lived experience of the impact of racial discrimination on individuals and communities.
* Commitment to and experience of developing and delivering anti‑racism interventions.
* Track record of success in an administrative role, including project and programme management support.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they:
o have a disability,
o are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background,
o are care experienced,
o are a member of a reservist, or
o 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 demonstrate how you meet the key essential criteria.
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, 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 All Zones Off‑Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner.
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* 24/7 access to an 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 non‑job‑related learning.
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.
This role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
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