Strategic Advisor – Infrastructure & Stakeholder Leadership

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Shared Cost AVC scheme

28 days annual leave

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a Strategic Advisor to lead high‑level collaboration on HS2 and major regional infrastructure programmes. You will coordinate stakeholders, present proposals to senior leadership and the public, and resolve barriers to delivery.

The role requires senior political engagement and strong negotiation skills, with a focus on data‑driven decision making. The successful candidate will work from Birmingham with a hybrid schedule, balancing office

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder networks.
• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on strategic collaboration and advise stakeholders on HS2 and regional projects.
• Facilitate strategic programme decision-making.
• Resolve key strategic projects and barriers affecting benefits delivery.
• Represent WMCA at stakeholder briefings and provide guidance to local authorities.
• Present proposals to senior management, elected members and the public.
• Act as primary contact for key HS2 stakeholders.
• Identify, analyse and solve delivery barriers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a Strategic Advisor to lead high‑level collaboration on HS2 and major regional infrastructure programmes. You will coordinate stakeholders, present proposals to senior leadership and the public, and resolve barriers to delivery.

The role requires senior political engagement and strong negotiation skills, with a focus on data‑driven decision making. The successful candidate will work from Birmingham with a hybrid schedule, balancing office