Job Introduction
Job title: Neighbourhood Programme Manager - Pride in Place Programme
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 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, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
The role:
Four areas of Liverpool have secured £20m funding over ten years as part of government’s Pride in Place Programme (PiP). This unique initiative will be community and resident led and will work closely with the local MP and Chair of the Pride in Place Board. The objectives are to build stronger communities, create thriving places and to empower people to take back control.
Each area has an independent Board, led by a Chair. We are looking for managers with programme and/or neighbourhoods experience to co-ordinate the delivery of the Pride in Place Programme in one of Liverpool’s four designated neighbourhoods, ensuring it achieves its objectives to improve local pride, community cohesion, and place-based regeneration.
The Neighbourhood Programme Manager will support the Board to develop, deliver and monitor their 10-year vision and action plan. The post-holder will co-ordinate Board meetings, manage and deliver stakeholder and community engagement, and provide performance monitoring for the programme which will include a portfolio of projects that enhance the quality of life and improved outcomes for local people and civic pride in the designated area.
- A degree qualified (or equivalently experienced) professional with demonstrable experience in programme or project management within the public sector, regeneration, or community development and a strong understanding, experience of and commitment to place-based approaches and community engagement
The successful candidate will have a track record of working in successful partnerships with a wide range of internal and external bodies, including governmental and non-governmental organisations, the private and voluntary sectors or health services to deliver successful project outcomes
Ideally you will have experience working alongside diverse communities and voluntary sector organisations in an inclusive way with impact
You will need strong negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills demonstrated in a demanding partnership environment and be able to work flexibly in relation to evening work and weekend work, which will be required
You will need to be able to manage budgets and deliver projects on time and within scope and have a good understanding of the Pride in Place Programme
You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to set objectives, plan and manage the use of time and resources and deliver programmes and projects within tight deadlines and budgets
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 on Thursday 4th June 2026
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 9th June 2026
Interview date: TBC
Interview type: face to face
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Juliet.Williams@liverpool.gov.uk.
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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.
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