Programme Coordinator

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority as a Programme Coordinator, where you'll play a critical role in supporting oversight of the Metro Mayor's priorities. This position offers a chance to work closely with senior colleagues in a dynamic environment, contributing to significant projects that enhance the region's governance and progress.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Reduced bus fare travel

1 day paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Motivated candidate needed to support coordination and administration.
• Experience in fast-paced environments is crucial.
• Ability to provide quality service and support is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure decision-making follows internal and external deadlines.
• Coordinate senior briefings, meetings, and approvals for projects.
• Engage with team members and regional partners to deliver projects.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Resilience

Job description

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Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Programme Coordinator to join the Democratic Services team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by working with colleagues in all service areas to ensure decision making follows internal and external deadlines, with decision makers briefed at the right time.

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Programme Coordinator to join the Democratic Services team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by working with colleagues in all service areas to ensure decision making follows internal and external deadlines, with decision makers briefed at the right time.

We are looking for a motivated candidate to support the coordination and administration of senior briefings, meetings and approvals that are needed to deliver the portfolio of projects led by the Combined Authority and the recently elected Mayor.

This is an exciting opportunity located at the heart of the mayoral combined authority whose mission is to deliver for the residents of the region through the Mayor’s priorities. You will work closely with team members and engage with colleagues and projects at all levels and across the whole organisation as well as our Unitary Authority and regional partners.

You will need to be well organised and motivated by the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment and inspired by the opportunity to work with senior colleagues and support the decision-making process.

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We are looking for someone who is confident, resilient and a great communicator able to provide a quality service and products as well as guidance and support to colleagues navigating the briefing and decision-making process.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager, please contact Mark Wakefield, Head of Democratic Services, at [e-mail]

The closing date for this role is 22nd June.

The interview date is 2nd July. Please note this may be subject to change.

About The Company

Our Offer

Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 1 day ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England
  
  

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based ina new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

The salary for this role is £33, 366 - £36, 124. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, 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.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

Good Employment Charter

As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at [e-mail] . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply.If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency? We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

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• Programme Co-ordinator JD.pdf

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