Consultation and Engagement Advisor

Join to apply for the Consultation and Engagement Advisor role at West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Do you believe all communities should have a voice in decisions affecting their local area? Do you want to help transform policies, projects and services in West Yorkshire? We are seeking to appoint an organized, enthusiastic, and confident person to join the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s dedicated Communities, Consultation and Engagement team. As a Consultation and Engagement Advisor you will be involved in a range of projects. With a good understanding of the principles of consultation and engagement, you may have a background in research, communications, marketing or other related disciplines. You will have the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of organisations and individuals, supporting projects in culture, climate, housing, business and skills. Please note: we are currently recruiting for two positions within our team – a Grade 6 Advisor and a Grade 7 Officer. This advert is for the Grade 6 Advisor role. Separate applications are required if you wish to apply for both. Our Offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package: Work your way – flexible and agile working options, generous flexi‑time scheme. Time to recharge – 28 days of annual leave (increases with service) plus all Bank Holidays. Free greener travel – unlimited free bus and rail travel across West Yorkshire using the MCard (Zones 1–5). Secure your future – highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Investing in you – fully funded professional development, regular training and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year. Grow with us – incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost‑of‑living increases. Family first – enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family‑friendly policies. Your wellbeing, our priority – 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends. Modern workspace – bright, contemporary offices just a 2‑minute walk from Leeds Train Station. The Role Reporting to a Senior Consultation and Engagement Officer, key responsibilities include: Plan, manage, deliver and evaluate consultation, market research and engagement activities, enabling a wide range of audiences to shape our priorities and programmes. Use research techniques to collect, analyse and present consultation and engagement findings. Support the full team with public engagement events, development of engagement equipment and use of stakeholder‑management software. About You We are looking for someone with: Ambitious and confident with experience of project support. Experience contributing to projects or programmes with multiple stakeholders, or working in partnership. Understanding of engagement methods and tailoring them for different audiences. Knowledge and experience of stakeholder mapping, survey design, data collection, market research, engagement with seldom‑heard groups, data analysis and report writing, and a strong desire to learn more. Commitment to accessible, inclusive engagement. To Apply If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and include a supporting statement explaining why you would be a great fit and how your skills align with the requirements. Visit our Advice for Candidates page for additional guidance. Further Information The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, neuro‑divergence, sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity or other personal circumstances. We have policies to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently, including reasonable adjustments for disability and neuro‑divergence. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview where minimum criteria are met. We recruit at SP1 for all appointments; each role includes salary progression with annual increases. Key Details Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Administrative Industries: Political Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr