Job Introduction
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a UK Mayors Network Policy Lead to join the Strategy team. The UKM network brings together the elected Mayors across the UK and requires significant government liaison, engagement with partners across the UKM member authorities, and a wide range of stakeholders.
This role is in place to support the delivery of the UK Mayors (UKM) network ambition, you will lead a small and efficient secretariat team providing high-level executive, strategic, and operational support to the Mayors and Chief Executives across the network. You will ensure the efficient operation of the UKM network by managing resources, strengthening governance, and delivering on priority projects and decisions.
You will need to have strategic management abilities, experience in operational leadership, and political acumen to align network resources with Mayoral and CEO priorities while forging effective relationships with a ride range of stakeholders.
If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information
This is a fixed term role for 6 months.
The interviews are planned to be held 30th April and 2nd April. Please note this may be subject to change.
The closing date for this role is 20th April.
About the Company
Our offer
Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26/31 days annual Leave
- A Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
- 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 are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are 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.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we will be in touch to let you know if there is a change to the closing date with sufficient notice.
We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
