Job Introduction
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Digital Connectivity Lead, to join the Strategy & Innovation Directorate. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:
- Delivering improved digital connectivity across the region – our aim is to make sure residents and local businesses can access the internet and the online services they need
- Working in partnership with Councils, Telecoms Providers and Government to roll-out better broadband and mobile connectivity.
- Making our region an attractive investment proposition and ensure that telecoms deployment is easy, fast and cheap for all involved
- Securing additional resources and funding for digital infrastructure and adoption of new technologies
To be effective in this role you’ll need to be someone who has substantial knowledge of telecoms sectors and digital connectivity (fixed, mobile and wireless), and understands how Local Government can support the deployment of digital connectivity effectively to ensure residents have the connectivity they need. You will also be adept at collaborating across boundaries, building trusted delivery partnerships, and ultimately always focuses on outcomes.
So if this role sounds like you find out more about us and our ambitions by viewing our Digital Plan here: https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/West-of-England-Digital-Plan-Nov-2023-2.pdf.
About the Company
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26/31 days annual Leave
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Reduced fare bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with 2 or 3 days in the office a week.
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We have recently moved to a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter.
Please contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.
