About the Role We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible. Do you want to work in an exciting city with talented people and play a pivotal role in our transformation and finance improvement journey? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Capital Finance Team as they embark on the next phase of the Council’s Capital Programme. We are looking for a Governance & Assurance Officer who will support the governance of all major capital projects & investments undertaken by The Council, and provide support to the delivery of key City Council capital projects & programmes. This role is fixed term for 6 months to support the delivery of finance improvement projects as recommended by the Commissioners. Liverpool City Council is committed to delivering excellent services for our residents. As part of the Finance team, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to this positive change, working collaboratively with key stakeholders. Role Overview: As a Governance & Assurance Officer you will be responsible for supporting the development of the capital management strategy of the Council, implementing project and programme management best practice across the organisation, and supporting the delivery of key City Council capital projects and programmes. Key Responsibilities: To design, implement, and embed ‘best-practice’ programme and project management tools, techniques, processes and methodologies across the Capital Programme in order to improve the delivery of the Council’s key projects. To ensure the maintenance of high standards/compliance within the Capital Programme by completing independent assurance and health checks on key programmes/projects concentrating on fulfilment of strategy, the impact on business operations and other areas of concern. To create, review and distribute project, programme and portfolio level reports including commentary on performance, identify and report on deviations when appropriate, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved. You will have A Degree or relevant qualification to the role, but suitable experience considered Experience of working in local Government Experience of working in a PMO or of assuring programmes/projects and development of best practice tools and processes A track record of working in successful partnerships to deliver successful project outcomes A proven track record in programme or project management to deliver financial and non-financial outcomes and priorities Join our team and become part of an organisation committed to transforming and improving outcomes for our residents. We offer a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development and career progression. Closing date is Tuesday 14 May, shortlisting will take place Thursday 16 May and interviews will be held Friday 24 May. If you would like to talk to a member of the team about this role or have an informal discussion, please contact Jan Noone ( jan.nooneliverpool.gov.uk ) Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. How to Apply and Additional Information For details on how to apply for this vacancy with Liverpool City Council please scroll to the end of the advert of this vacancy and click on Apply for job. We advise you save the job description and person specification on your own device (e.g. laptop, tablet, mobile), as once the closing date has passed they will not be accessible. Applicants must secure agreement for their release from their Line Manager before making any application for an Internal Secondment opportunity or before accepting an offer of appointment to a post on an internal secondment basis. An employee may still appl y for the opportunity without the express consent of his or her Line Manager and if successful in their application they will resign from his or her substantive post in order to take up the post on a fixed term contract basis. To be clear, in these circumstances an employee will be resigning from his/her substantive post in order to take up a fixed term offer, and their contract of employment will be altered to this effect, or the employee may decline the offer of the fixed term post. We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive, and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive. Working for Liverpool City Council has some great benefits, click here to find out more. You can also find out about our Health and Wellbeing offer here. We are working hard to ensure that the council is inclusive in recruitment, retention, support, and progression. Click here to find out about how we support our staff. If you have ambition for yourself and this city, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you. If you live in Liverpool, are unemployed, and require help with your application, please contact our employment and skills team at liverpoolinworkliverpool.gov.uk or on 0151 233 5312 to register and receive support. More information at www.liverpoolinwork.co.uk Liverpool City Council is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and believe that the decision to appoint should be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010 such as the application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact the recruitment team via recruitmentliverpool.gov.uk