Graduate - Housing Retrofit

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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.

This is a 2 year Fixed Term contract

About the Role

If you are a graduate with qualifications or experience in relation to energy, decarbonisation, housing, project management or similar, this could be a great job for you. This role will help develop and support delivery of housing decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects that will have a real impact on standards of living for the most vulnerable, alongside environmental impact, economic growth and social justice agendas.

You will work alongside the wider project team and practitioners, using a standardised project management framework based on recognised methodologies, tools and templates to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard throughout the project lifecycle, with the opportunity to support in all aspects of planning, monitoring, reporting and control.

We are an enthusiastic and passionate team, and can provide variety, training and development opportunities to gain hands-on professional project management experience in housing decarbonisation for the right candidate.

About the person

Essential skills and knowledge for this role:

• Relevant Energy, Decarbonisation, Project Management or similar undergraduate degree or degree level apprenticeship
• Other qualification or professional accreditation (preference given to those related to Energy / Decarbonisation / Housing / Retrofit e.g. NEA)
• Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, certifications, MSP, PMBOK) supported by certifications
• Previous paid or voluntary work (preference given to those related to Energy / Housing / Retrofit)
• Experience working effectively in a team
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and collaborative working IT solutions (eg SharePoint, Teams)
• Ability to analyse and interpret data, recognising patterns and trends and drawing out conclusions and actionable summaries
• Good verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail and ability to communicate ideas effectively and to present work clearly
• Ability to support the organisation of meetings, engagement and events – invites, slides, papers, meeting documentation
• Pro-active, a self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision, will need to be able to use own initiative and work to deadlines; strong time management skills are essential
• Good interpersonal skills, including an ability to adapt appropriately to people at all levels and different environments

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. 1) In addition to your relevant degree, what other training and qualifications have you achieved that demonstrate your commitment to energy, decarbonisation, housing or retrofit industry?
3. 2) Please outline any relevant industry work experience in energy, decarbonisation, housing or retrofit.
5. 3) Please outline any experience you have 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 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.

Visa Sponsorship

We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations 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