Mayoral Strategy & Stakeholder Lead

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA); Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local Government Pension Scheme

EV car benefit scheme

Healthcare plans

28 days paid annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Eye Care Scheme

Résumé du poste

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a Mayoral Strategic Advisor to work at the heart of the mayoral agenda. You will provide strategic advice, coordination and stakeholder support to help translate priorities into regional action, supporting the Mayor, Chief of Staff and Mayoral Office.

You will build strong relationships across WMCA and with senior external partners, ensuring timely, high-quality briefings and delivery of outcomes in a fast-paced, politically sensitive

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex initiatives.
• Strong project management and delivery experience in political/public sector environments.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with ministers, MPs, councillors and civic leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal briefing skills with clear, impactful messaging.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and senior stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic advice, analysis, briefings and coordination to the Mayor, Chief of Staff and Mayoral Office.
• Coordinate activity linked to the transition of fire and policing responsibilities to the Mayor.
• Develop and deliver the Mayor’s stakeholder engagement strategy across Ministers, MPs, local authorities and partners.
• Oversee strategic projects, forward plan and high-profile engagements including ministerial visits and events.
• Ensure briefings, speeches, reports and agendas are accurate, timely and aligned with priorities.
• Provide leadership and oversight of advisory work, monitoring progress, risks and resources.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Event planning

Policy awareness

Communication skills

People management

Political acumen

Prioritisation

Briefings

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a Mayoral Strategic Advisor to work at the heart of the mayoral agenda. You will provide strategic advice, coordination and stakeholder support to help translate priorities into regional action, supporting the Mayor, Chief of Staff and Mayoral Office.

You will build strong relationships across WMCA and with senior external partners, ensuring timely, high-quality briefings and delivery of outcomes in a fast-paced, politically sensitive