Director's Office Strategy Advisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives and staff perks

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Director's Office Specialist Advisor to support the Director of Commercial and Procurement. You will translate strategic priorities into action, coordinate the Director's Office and ensure delivery of priorities across the organisation.

You will lead or coordinate corporate initiatives, manage budgets and resources, and produce high-quality communications for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior advisory or executive support role.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into deliverable plans and outcomes.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into clear business plans, delivery programmes and measurable objectives.
• Coordinate day-to-day operation of the Director's Office, governance and planning activities.
• Review reports, cabinet papers, briefings and presentations for executive decision‑making.

Skills

Senior advisory

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Organisational skills

Discretion & judgement

Resilience & adaptability

Education

Degree in Business Admin / Public Policy / Procurement / Law

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Director's Office Specialist Advisor to support the Director of Commercial and Procurement. You will translate strategic priorities into action, coordinate the Director's Office and ensure delivery of priorities across the organisation.

You will lead or coordinate corporate initiatives, manage budgets and resources, and produce high-quality communications for diverse audiences.