Mayoral Policy, Briefings & Communications Lead

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

AVC pension scheme

28 days annual leave

EV car benefit

Healthcare plans

Gym membership discounts

Bike purchase scheme

Volunteer days

Eye care scheme

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Mayoral Policy, Briefings and Correspondence Adviser to support the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Mayoral Commissioners and Chief of Staff. The role ensures information is accurate, timely and aligned with WMCA values.

You will coordinate speeches, briefings and correspondence, manage sensitive casework and act as a key interface with policy/delivery teams to produce clear policy materials. Office-based in Birmingham with some hours outside core times.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or managing complex correspondence or executive support.
• Experience drafting speeches, briefings, or communications for senior figures.
• Ability to interpret complex policy or strategy and present clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for audiences ranging from residents to leaders.
• Discretion, confidentiality and handling high-profile information responsibly.
• Understanding between professional officer support and political advice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop high-quality speeches, briefings, notes and communications for the Mayor and senior team.
• Manage Mayoral correspondence and casework with timely, quality responses.
• Interface between Mayoral Team and WMCA policy/strategy/delivery teams for joined-up briefings.
• Support policy development and translate complex information into clear materials.
• Monitor themes and trends, sharing insights with the Chief of Staff and teams.
• Coordinate meetings, papers, actions and follow-up for priority meetings and taskforces.

Skills

Speech drafting

Policy interpretation

Complex correspondence

Executive support

Written communication

Discretion

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Mayoral Policy, Briefings and Correspondence Adviser to support the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Mayoral Commissioners and Chief of Staff. The role ensures information is accurate, timely and aligned with WMCA values.

You will coordinate speeches, briefings and correspondence, manage sensitive casework and act as a key interface with policy/delivery teams to produce clear policy materials. Office-based in Birmingham with some hours outside core times.