Strategic Lead

6 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority Full time

Job Introduction Do you want to be at the forefront of devolution and play a key role in shaping a more prosperous, fairer, greener and healthier West Midlands? We have an opportunity for a Strategic Lead to champion the development and implementation of our West Midlands Outcomes Framework. This critical role offers a unique chance to design and implement a system that will measure the effectiveness of our policies and track progress across the entire West Midlands region.

This role is being offered as a two-year fixed-term contract.

**What you will be doing.**
- Develop a comprehensive framework aligned with our vision, strategy, and the eight Inclusive Growth fundamentals.
- Work with local authorities, partners, and central government to ensure everyone is on the same page. You'll secure agreement on key outcomes, targets, and interventions.
- Negotiate with central government to secure the best possible financial settlements for the West Midlands, leveraging your understanding of outcomes and impact.
- Oversee the creation of a robust monitoring and evaluation system, ensuring we have the data needed to track progress effectively.
- Work with colleagues across the WMCA to ensure efficient information flow, optimal training, and best practices in data management.
- Collaborate with policy and devolution leads to develop innovative policy thinking and programme development that solidifies our position as a national leader amongst mayoral combined authorities.

**What’s essential.**
- Proven experience in project and programme management at a senior level, ideally within public policy and/or local/regional government.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in influencing and securing buy-in for strategic initiatives.
- Proficiency in standard project management software and data analysis tools.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a **Local Government Pension Scheme** (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), **28 days paid annual leave **(plus an option to purchase more), **ethical saving options and healthcare plans**, paid volunteering days, **free financing for the latest technology**, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

**Hybrid working and location. **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.

The location for this role is Summer Lane, Birmingham 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. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.

**Creating an inclusive workplace.**We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

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, in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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