Development Delivery Manager

collaboratively with service areas, suppliers and partners to manage expectations, communicate progress and ensure successful delivery outcomesUse data to improve delivery performance - Monitor capacity, throughput, risks and delivery outcomes, using insight to support informed decision-making and continuous improvementSupport successful digital transformation - Work across the organisation to identify opportunities for service improvement, automation and digitisation, ensuring delivery plans align with organisational objectivesApply effective delivery practices - Promote consistent approaches to planning, estimation, testing and release management, with an understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and modern delivery approaches. Why join usYou’ll help shape and prioritise the delivery of digital services used across Liverpool City CouncilYou’ll lead talented full-stack and low-code development teams delivering products and services that make a real

difference to residents and staffYou’ll influence how digital delivery is planned, governed and continuously improved across the organisationYou’ll work with senior stakeholders to drive modern, customer-focused digital services You’ll be part of a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, improvement and service excellenceOur offer to you:At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further daysAgile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exceptionPart of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC SchemeProgression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learningHealth and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease schemeFamily friendly

policies with enhanced leave Discounted Gym Memberships Employee Volunteering Scheme Medicash Next steps:Closing date: midnight on Tuesday 8th September 2026Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 7th September 2026Interview date: w/c Monday 21st September 2026Interview type: Face to faceWe 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 Laura Jones via laura.jones@Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.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@.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.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances. Salary 56,673 - 62,580

Job IntroductionJob title: Development Delivery ManagerA 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, outcomes across a complex digital portfolio.You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of digital delivery at Liverpool City Council, leading talented teams and helping deliver services that residents and staff rely on every day. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development delivery portfolio - Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, support activity and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring resources are focused on agreed prioritiesManage roadmaps and delivery planning - Maintain a clear development roadmap, managing dependencies, risks, resource requirements and delivery commitments across multiple workstreams.Drive governance and prioritisation - Ensure demand is assessed, prioritised and sequenced appropriately, balancing competing priorities and available capacityDevelop high-performing teams - Lead, support and develop developers through effective workforce planning, coaching, mentoring and performance management Build strong stakeholder relationships - Work