Digital Infrastructure Trainee

About the Role

The Combined Authority is committed to making Liverpool City Region the best digitally connected area in the country, with the organisation’s Corporate Plan identifying a series of commitments in this sector.

The Digital Infrastructure team is seeking a Digital Infrastructure Trainee to assist in delivering this ambition. You can expect to work across various aspects of digital infrastructure, including mobile connectivity, fixed-line and “smart cities”.

Your workload will include developing project management documentation (e.g. programmes and risk registers), report writing, stakeholder engagement and data analysis.

The successful candidate should demonstrate an interest in digital infrastructure and, ideally, have experience of report writing and basic data analysis.

Whilst this role is not a formal Apprenticeship role, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will undertake an apprenticeship, the subject and level for which will be agreed with the post holder.

About the person

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about starting a career in digital infrastructure and eager to make a positive impact across the Liverpool City Region.

This entry‑level role is ideal for a person with strong curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the motivation to develop new skills in a fast‑evolving field.

You don’t need significant professional experience—what matters most is your interest in technology, your ability to pick things up quickly, and your confidence in tackling new challenges with a positive, solution‑focused approach.

You will enjoy working with others, asking questions, and getting involved in a variety of tasks that support our digital infrastructure ambitions. Good communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine desire to contribute to a more connected and inclusive region are essential.

If you’re passionate about digital innovation and excited to grow your capabilities while helping deliver meaningful change for our communities, we’d love to hear from you.

The role is an entry level position which does not require any technical experience.

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) Demonstrate your interest in digital infrastructure and/or the built environment

2) Please outline any experience that demonstrates your ability to work with different stakeholders, being flexible and meeting task deadlines

3) Please outline any experience you have in conducting research, collating, analysing and interpreting data and using for reporting

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 care experienced (whether through foster care, residential care, supported living, kinship care, live-in care, home care or adoption), 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. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements 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