Project Manager (LCR Civic Data Cooperative)

The Liverpool City Region Civic Data Cooperative (CDC) is looking to appoint a Project Manager to manage the delivery of CDCs core projects.

Our vision is to create a vibrant, internationally visible civic data environment creating a common purpose to make health-related data from the regions people work for the people. Based on a collaborative, open approach to governance the co-operative supports people and organisations to improve the lives of Liverpool City Region residents while driving economic growth in health tech and digital. The CDC works with a wide range of partners to deliver on this vision, including the University of Liverpool, NHS organisations, Liverpool Health Partners, Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, as well as local commercial and international organisations.

The team are now looking for a well organised individual who can manage a diverse portfolio of projects including coordinating a large group of internal and external stakeholders including members of the public. This work will also include monthly and quarterly financial reporting and performance monitoring against the funders set objectives.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly organised and structured with the ability to create solutions to complex problems
• Have relevant experience of project, programme and/or portfolio management
• Have experience balancing multiple projects simultaneously
• Have experience of negotiating and managing contracts with external suppliers
• Have experience of finance and budget management including grant administration
• Work collaboratively and inclusively to build systems that work across boundaries
• Have confidence in networking and organising senior stakeholders and members of the public alike
• Have an ability to work independently and proactively

You will manage a portfolio of projects focussed on digital health innovation, public engagement research and data platform development.

You should have a degree or equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience.

The post is available until 31 December 2025 with hybrid/flexible working. When in the office, the role will be based in the Liverpool Science Park.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Ms Ellie Fielding (CDC Programme and Operations Manager) [email protected]

Although the university has a hybrid working system, the expectation is that the successful applicant appointed to this role will be expected to work more than 50% on campus.

The University has the right to close the vacancy early if it is deemed that there have been enough applications received .