Strategic Advisor to the Mayor — West Midlands

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Shared Cost AVC scheme

28 days annual leave

EV car benefit scheme

Healthcare plans

Gym membership discount

Will writing and mortgage advice

Bike purchase scheme

Volunteer leave

SmartTech interest-free financing

Discounted shopping with retailers

Costco membership

Boundless

Eye Care Scheme

Job summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a senior advisor to support the Mayor, Chief of Staff and Mayoral Office. You will deliver timely analysis, high-quality briefings and strategic planning to drive Mayoral priorities and ensure effective decisions across the region.

You'll coordinate the transition of fire and policing responsibilities, develop stakeholder engagement strategies and oversee ministerial visits, events and high-profile engagements, while managing risks and resources in

Qualifications

• A proven track record of delivering complex initiatives, managing teams and providing high-quality briefings.
• Strong project management skills gained within a political environment, consultancy, public service or the Civil Service.
• Demonstrable knowledge of stakeholder engagement and event planning.
• A strong network within UK political and civic circles.
• Significant experience of managing senior stakeholders, including government officials, MPs and civic leaders.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment.
• Experience of overseeing high-profile events, briefings and ministerial visits.
• Strong political acumen and an understanding of local, regional and national governance structures.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality briefings.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining efficiency and impact.
• The postholder must possess a degree qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice, analysis, briefings and coordination to the Mayor, Chief of Staff and Mayoral Office, supporting effective decision-making and delivery of Mayoral priorities.
• Coordinate activity connected with the transition of fire and policing responsibilities to the Mayor and support the work of the Mayoral Commissioner for Communities and Public Services.
• Develop and deliver the Mayor's stakeholder engagement strategy, building productive relationships with Ministers, MPs, councillors, local authorities, public-sector partners, businesses and community leaders.
• Oversee strategic projects, the Mayoral forward plan and high-profile engagements, including ministerial visits, public events and meetings.
• Coordinate contributions from teams across WMCA, ensuring briefings, speeches, reports and agendas are accurate, timely and aligned with regional and political priorities.
• Provide leadership and oversight across the Mayoral Office's advisory work, monitoring progress, managing risks and resources, and helping colleagues and partners deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a senior advisor to support the Mayor, Chief of Staff and Mayoral Office. You will deliver timely analysis, high-quality briefings and strategic planning to drive Mayoral priorities and ensure effective decisions across the region.

You'll coordinate the transition of fire and policing responsibilities, develop stakeholder engagement strategies and oversee ministerial visits, events and high-profile engagements, while managing risks and resources in