Policy Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - West Midlands Combined Authority

West Midlands Combined Authority

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We're looking for a Policy Officer to join our Economic Policy and Partnerships team, here at West Midlands Combined Authority.

In this role, you'll be key in helping to facilitate the planning and execution of major partnerships with regional business groups, senior local authority officers, government officials and others.

As part of this role, you will proactively manage the forward plans for key advisory groups and Boards, ensuring decisions and issues benefit from input.

You will have an awareness of the intricacies of combined and local authorities work particularly in economic matters.

If you're naturally curious, possess a keen attention to detail, have a forward-thinking mindset, and are eager to contribute to the effective delivery of WMCA's economic leadership role, we want to hear from you

Please note this role is being offered as a fixed term contract until 31st
March 2025

What you will be doing

Maintain the overarching forward view of economy groups and Boards including West Midlands Business Insights Forum, Directors of Economic Development, Economic Growth Board, West Midlands Innovation Board, etc.
Work alongside WMCA's governance services team to draft agendas and liaise with contributors to ensure that major followup actions are delegated and delivered.
Manage the process of commissioning and approving papers and content for meetings, showing awareness about what's appropriate for different kinds of meetings and groups.
Draft reports and research economic questions as part of the WMCA's overall economic leadership role.

About you

Able to demonstrate knowledge role of local government and combined authorities in enabling economic growth.
Experience of supporting policy development and/or public decisionmaking, ideally on issues related to economic development.
Able to assimilate large quantities of information and processes.
Skilled in managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines, under pressure and with excellent attention to detail.

Creating an Inclusive Workplace.

How to apply.

About us.
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.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognized 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.

WMCA operates a hybrid way of working, which involves a combination of office-based work and remote work. This approach allows for flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs and preferences.

We understand that not everyone can benefit from this way of working, and so we also promote flexible working options whenever possible to support work-life balance.

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, we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

**Reasonable Adjustments.