Location
Wallasey

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£53,031 per annum

About the Role
Lead and coordinate the integration of sustainability, net-zero carbon, and climate resilience across the Combined Authority’s Asset Management function. Turn strategic intent into deliverable programmes and measurable results. Drive the Authority’s Climate Emergency commitments by setting clear pathways and standards across the asset lifecycle, managing environmental and climate risks, and ensuring every asset, new and existing, contributes demonstrably to local, regional, and national targets.

About the Organisation
The Liverpool City Region is renowned for its history, culture, and creativity. It is a place of firsts, including the birthplace of modern railways, public health, and international trade. The region’s economy is undergoing transformation through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative industries, and advanced manufacturing, growing an economy worth £35 billion annually. The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy by using devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for its 1.6 million residents and the wider UK. The 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, 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 an All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and free counselling service
- Automatic enrolment to Westfield Health Programme
- Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and a £1,000 interest-free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The Combined Authority offers a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are reservists, or have close family links to members of the Armed Forces. Applicants must indicate eligibility in the application form and provide clear evidence of meeting key essential criteria. The organisation 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. Diversity and inclusion are actively promoted. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Experience
- Proven experience implementing sustainability or climate initiatives in the built environment or public sector.
- Understanding of funding opportunities such as the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) or Green Heat Network Fund.
- Experience working in or with local authorities or combined authorities.

About You
An accomplished sustainability professional with a strong track record in the built environment and the credibility to influence multi-disciplinary teams and suppliers. You will demonstrate a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach aligned to public-sector values and be comfortable working with senior stakeholders to deliver tangible impact across a high-profile regional portfolio.

Qualifications
- Relevant degree and/or professional accreditation such as IEMA, CEnv, or engineering.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as PAS 2080, BREEAM, and MEES.
- Advanced analytical skills to support strategic and operational decision-making.