Change and Analysis Lead

• Change___Analysis_Lead_-_Role_Description_

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

About the Role

We’re building something exciting at the Combined Authority — and we’re looking for a Change & Analysis Lead to help shape it.

Business Analysis and Change Management are rapidly developing disciplines within the CA, and this role sits at the centre of a growing, high‑performing specialism. As the organisation modernises, embraces new technologies, and responds to the opportunities unlocked through deeper devolution, your leadership will be critical in shaping how we evolve to deliver better outcomes for our residents, businesses and communities.

You’ll lead the development of our Change & Analysis function, championing best practice and embedding consistent approaches across our transformation portfolio. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll translate complexity into clarity, support the design and delivery of change, and help set projects up for success from day one.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference at a pivotal moment — and to help build a profession that will shape the future of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Transformation at the CA has momentum — and this is a genuinely exciting time to be part of it.

About the person

You’re someone who combines curiosity, structure and influence. You bring strong expertise in business analysis and change management, and you’re motivated by building capability and improving how organisations deliver change.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• •Lead and champion high‑quality business analysis and change management across complex environments.
• •Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and bring people with you through change.
• •Facilitate workshops, problem‑solving sessions and discovery activity with confidence and clarity.
• •Embed consistent standards, frameworks and methodologies across programmes.
• •Coach and develop others, helping to grow a strong professional community.
• •Balance strategic thinking with a hands‑on, delivery‑focused approach.
• •Operate collaboratively, inclusively and with a strong sense of public value.

If you’re passionate about shaping meaningful change and want to be part of an ambitious, supportive transformation community — we’d love to hear from you.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria.

The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1) Proven leadership and delivery experience in Business Analysis and/or Change Management functions.

2) Demonstrable experience in managing matrixed demand and resource planning across a transformation portfolio.

3) Ability to design, embed, and maintain frameworks, tools, standards or methodologies for BA/Change

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

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 application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please 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. This role may be eligible 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