Head of West Midlands Investment Zone

6 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority Full time

Job Introduction We are looking for a high calibre Head of West Midlands Investment Zone (WM IZ) to champion this exciting new programme.In this prominent role, you'll lead the WM IZ, driving economic prosperity across the West Midlands. You'll set the strategic vision, manage daily operations, and ensure the programme is compliant, inclusive, impactful, and delivered efficiently.

**What you will do.**
- Develop and execute a comprehensive programme delivery plan for the WM IZ, including milestones, budgets, and risk assessments.
- Lead the creation and refinement of the WM IZ Investment and Delivery Plan.
- Oversee all governance processes for the WM IZ, ensuring information is effectively communicated to relevant boards and committees.
- Facilitate timely decision-making by coordinating business case submissions and maintaining close collaboration with WMCA finance teams and delivery partners.
- Work with local authorities to ensure timely and budget-compliant site development, while establishing robust governance structures.
- Encourage collaboration between internal and external partners to overcome delivery hurdles and identify solutions.
- Coordinate communication between workstream leads for regional programmes including innovation, skills, business support, and inward investment.
- Keep the WMCA Senior Team and Mayor informed about the program's progress.
- Collaborate with WMGC and local partners (including the private sector) to develop investment opportunities.
- Integrate the WM IZ programme with other strategic initiatives, requiring strong coordination across various WMCA departments.
- Champion inclusive stakeholder engagement to maximise programme impact and expedite outcomes. This includes collaboration with universities, research institutions, the commercial property sector, investors, local authorities, and government agencies.

**About You.**
- Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: economic development, place regeneration, inward investment, innovation, or skills.
- Extensive experience in leading strategic development within economic or social policy contexts.
- A demonstrated ability to deliver complex, multi-disciplinary programmes.
- In-depth understanding of current policy landscapes for mayoral combined authorities, with a talent for critical thinking and policy innovation.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, adept at building and maintaining strong partnerships across various internal and external organisations.
- A clear grasp of Combined Authorities and their interactions with regional partners and government bodies.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.

**Hybrid working, location and working pattern.**We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows. This is agreed between an employee and their line manager, considering the business, team, and employee needs.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

**Creating an inclusive workplace.**Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria. WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

**Right to Work in the UK**Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.


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