Commercial Business Partner

Job introduction

Job Title: Commercial Business Partner

About Liverpool

Liverpool is a city of vibrant communities, proud residents, and a shared ambition to make our city the best it can be. We've got ambitious targets and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.

Our Improvement Journey

We’re proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, iconic waterfront, major events and beautiful green spaces. We’re also proud of the improvement journey Liverpool City Council has been on in recent years. We have an inspirational leadership team who have a fresh vision, dedicated to the best standards in local government. It’s an exciting time to join us and be part of that transformation.

The Ambition

The Commercial Team’s mission is clear: maximise financial sustainability across the Council. This is predominantly focussed on income from a wide range of Council services, assets, new commercial projects and company investments. Our approach is underpinned by clear principles: delivering public value, ensuring financial resilience, fostering a commercial culture, and driving service quality and innovation. We’re shaping a smarter, more resilient organisation.

The Role:

• As a Commercial Business Partner, you’ll be the bridge between our Commercial Framework and its delivery across all directorates. You’ll provide expert advice, challenge and collaborate with teams across the organisation to develop commercial approaches, deliver financially sustainable outcomes and support the Council’s Commercial Board. Expect variety, influence, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the way we work and the communities we serve
• Success in this role demands strong commercial experience and the ability to build effective relationships across senior levels. You’ll need to collaborate confidently, influence strategically, and communicate with clarity while keeping sight of the bigger picture. Key skills include interpreting financial data to draw sound commercial conclusions, applying robust programme and project management approaches, and mitigating risks. Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving environment are essential
• This is an opportune time to bring your expertise and creativity to the table, contributing to wide ranging programmes and projects that will have a lasting impact on the way the organisation operates and can deliver for the city. The diverse range of responsibilities means candidates with varied experience and expertise can excel and make a significant impact
• There’s no “perfect” candidate – and that’s the point. We want a team of individuals with unique skills, fresh perspectives, and the confidence to innovate. If you’re dynamic, commercially minded, and passionate about public service, we want to hear from you

Our offer to you:

• At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight Friday 2nd January 2025
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 7th January 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 20th January 2025
Interview type: Presentation and Interview questions

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.

Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Stuart Bellerby, Commercial Lead, at stuart.bellerby@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

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