Job Introduction
Job title - Governance and Assurance Officer
Salary - £43,421-£48,474
Location - Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool L3 1AH
A bit about us -
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
The Role:
- As a Governance and Assurance Officer you will design, implement, and embed ‘best-practice’ programme and project management tools, techniques, processes and methodologies across the Capital Programme in order to improve the delivery of the Council’s key projects
- In the role of Governance and Assurance officer you will ensure the maintenance of high standards/compliance within the Capital Programme by completing independent assurance and health checks on key programmes/projects concentrating on fulfilment of strategy, the impact on business operations and other areas of concern
- As a Governance and Assurance Officer you will create, review and distribute project, programme and portfolio level reports including commentary on performance, identify and report on deviations when appropriate, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved
- The Governance and assurance officer will have experience of working in a PMO or of assuring programmes/projects and development of best practice tools and processes .
- As Governance and assurance officer you will demonstrate a proven track record in programme or project management to deliver financial and non-financial outcomes and priorities
- In the role of Governance and assurance officer you will have a track record of working in successful partnerships to deliver successful project outcomes
- Please note this vacancy is fixed term for 6 months
Our offer to you:
- At least 27 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years service.- option to purchase further days
- Agile working - 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 for this role is: Wednesday 3rd July 2024
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact – Gary Burke at Gary.burke2@liverpool.gov.uk
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.
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.
At this current time, Liverpool City Council are unable to provide sponsorship for internal applicants.
