Chief of Staff to the Mayor: Regional Devolution Lead

West of England Combined Authorities; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Public sector pension

Hybrid working model

Learning & development

Bus fare discounts

Job summary

West of England Combined Authorities seeks an exceptional Chief of Staff to be the Mayor’s principal strategic adviser and leader of the Mayor’s Office in Bristol. You will shape opportunities, connect with government and regional partners, and translate priorities into coordinated, deliverable action.

You will lead policy, public affairs, communications, engagement and executive support, guiding senior officers and Directors while maintaining governance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Exceptional strategic judgement, political awareness and candid, evidence-led advice.
• Track record of turning complex ambitions or opportunities into tangible outcomes.
• Ability to build influential relationships across government, public services, business and civic institutions.
• Strong leadership of people and multidisciplinary teams with delivery focus.
• Integrity, discretion, resilience and impartial public-service leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Mayor’s principal strategic adviser and lead the Mayor’s Office.
• Spot and shape opportunities, connect the Mayor with government and partners.
• Translate priorities into credible, coordinated and deliverable action.
• Lead policy, public affairs, communications, engagement and executive support.
• Provide trusted advice and constructive challenge while upholding governance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Political awareness

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Integrity

Job description

West of England Combined Authorities seeks an exceptional Chief of Staff to be the Mayor’s principal strategic adviser and leader of the Mayor’s Office in Bristol. You will shape opportunities, connect with government and regional partners, and translate priorities into coordinated, deliverable action.

You will lead policy, public affairs, communications, engagement and executive support, guiding senior officers and Directors while maintaining governance and accountability.