Enterprise Coordinator

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave + statutory days

Healthcare plans

EV car benefit scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking an Enterprise Coordinator to join the Birmingham Careers Hub and WMCA Careers Hub network. You will connect schools, colleges, training providers and employers to give young people the skills and experiences they need for confident futures.

The role involves building relationships with senior leaders, delivering training, and coordinating a diverse network of Enterprise Advisers.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working with schools, colleges, and employers.
• Experience implementing Gatsby Benchmarks in education
• Strong communication with senior leaders and partners
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Digital literacy and ability to use IT and social media to amplify impact

Responsibilities

• Support schools and colleges in developing Careers Provision and connect them with employers and Enterprise Advisers.
• Build relationships with senior leaders in education, including governors.
• Facilitate partnerships between schools, colleges, employers and stakeholders to improve career outcomes.
• Drive progress using frameworks like Gatsby Benchmarks and the Careers Impact System.
• Monitor and evaluate careers programmes to ensure quality and impact.
• Represent the Careers Hub at events and stakeholder engagements.
• Deliver training and share best practices with education and business communities.
• Recruit, train and support a diverse network of Enterprise Advisers in schools and colleges.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Education sector experience

Communication

Gatsby Benchmarks knowledge

Time management

Digital literacy

GCSEs English & Maths

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

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) 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.
• Coordinatingcareersprovision 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 2027.

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 evaluatecareersprogrammesto 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 Enterprise Advisers (EAs) (Business Volunteers), matching them with schools and colleges to address their specific needs.

What’s Essential.

• A proventrack recordof 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 deliveringcareerseducation.
• Knowledge of national and local policies relating to skills and employment.
• Excellent time management andorganisationalskills 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 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

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 Costcomembership through the WMCA.
• Boundlessunlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• EyeCare 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.

Our Values and Behaviours.

Fostering an environment where people feel valued, included, supported, and proud to contribute to our region is important to us at the WMCA. Our behaviours are more than statements; they guide how we work, make decisions, and treat one another - they set the standards we hold ourselves to and the experience we want others to have.

• Collaborative -We work as one organisation. Together we build trust, connection and shared purpose across teams, partners and residents to create the biggest impact for our region.
• Driven -We are focused on outcomes. We perform at our best to unlock productivity and delivery, achieving the greatest regional impact.
• Inclusive - We value difference. Creating an environment where people belong, and feel psychologically safe, so we can all thrive and shape a West Midlands built for everyone.
• Innovative -We are courageous. We embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo to continuously improve and shape the future of the West Midlands.

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).

Attached documents

Enterprise Coordinator - JD.pdf