Enterprise Coordinator

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority in Birmingham is looking for an Enterprise Coordinator to enhance careers education. This role involves connecting schools, colleges, and employers to empower young people with essential skills and knowledge. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in stakeholder management and experience in education. This fixed-term position runs until August 2026, providing a unique opportunity to shape the future of young people's careers.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Healthcare plans

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working with schools, colleges, and employers.
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication, ideally in education or careers.
• Strong understanding of challenges schools and colleges face in delivering careers education.

Responsibilities

• Support schools and colleges in developing their Careers Provision.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders in education.
• Facilitate partnerships between stakeholders to improve career outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Digital literacy

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/Level 4 or above)

Job description

Do you believe in empowering young people to achieve their potential? Are you ready to shape the future of careers education? We have an opportunity for you!

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is looking for an Enterprise Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you'll connect schools, colleges, training providers and employers, providing young people with the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to make confident, informed decisions about their futures.

This is your opportunity to connect schools, colleges, and employers to provide support which ensures young people gain the skills, experiences, and guidance they need to succeed.

The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)

CEC is dedicated to building a world‑class careers education system, empowering young people to make informed decisions about their future by:

• Strengthening connections between employers and education providers.
• Coordinating careers provision across schools and colleges.
• Equipping young people with the tools to transition smoothly to their best next step, including employment and further education.

As an Enterprise Coordinator, you'll work as part of the Birmingham Careers Hub and the wider WMCA Careers Hub network, developing strong relationships with schools, colleges, and local businesses to drive innovation in careers education.

Please note that we are recruiting this role on a fixed‑term basis until August 2026.

What you will be doing

• Support schools and colleges in developing their Careers Provision, connecting them with employers and Enterprise Advisers (EAs).
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders in education, including governors.
• Facilitate partnerships between schools, colleges, employers, and other stakeholders to improve career outcomes for young people.
• Drive progress using frameworks such as the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Careers Impact System.
• Monitor and evaluate careers programmes to ensure quality and impact.
• Represent the Careers Hub at networking events and through stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver training and share best practices with the education and business communities.
• Recruit, train, and support a diverse network of EAs (Business Volunteers), matching them with schools and colleges to address their specific needs.

What's essential

• A proven track record of working with schools, colleges, and employers.
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication, ideally in education or careers.
• Experience supporting schools and colleges to implement the Gatsby Benchmarks Framework.
• A strong understanding of the challenges schools and colleges face in delivering careers education.
• Knowledge of national and local policies relating to skills and employment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Digital literacy and confidence using IT and social media to amplify impact.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/Level 4 or above).

Location

The location for this role is Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

How to apply

Applying for a role with WMCA is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started.

1. Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
2. Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
3. Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
4. Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

Anonymised Applications

Your uploaded CV won't be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting. Be thorough in each section. It's your chance to showcase your skills and experience.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We cannot stop anyone from using AI to help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. For help on how to write a supporting statement, please visit the FAQs section of our careers site.

Reasonable adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team ([e-mail]).

Salary and benefits

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year‑on‑year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
• EV car benefit scheme
• Healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership, will writing,andmortgage advice.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e‑bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest‑free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology.
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big‑name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA.
• Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top‑rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser‑focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it’s needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people’s lives, every day.

Creating an inclusive workplace

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with Leader status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer, which means we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supporting fair opportunities for all.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don’t fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part‑time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don’t let these factors deter you from applying.

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non‑UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).