Please note: This role is a 12 Month FTC

We are now looking for an innovative and creative individual to join our Communications Directorate.  You will support the development and management of a comprehensive and complex multi-agency communication and engagement strategy aligned to a programme that promotes the WMCA’s strategic objectives.

About us

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is a strategic authority working with partners to deliver a stronger West Midlands, with a focus on skills, innovation, transport, economic development and regeneration.  Individual Councils and Local Enterprise Partnerships will still deliver services and retain their identity but on the big decisions we will have the resources to work together.

This is an exciting time for the West Midlands - the Commonwealth Games will be here in 2022, the arrival of HS2 will help make us a world class business location and a new £350m housing deal aims to deliver 215,000 new homes by 2031.

Against a backdrop of a uniquely challenging and evolving environment, we are looking for the right people to ensure we can meet the demands of delivering an ambitious agenda that aims to build a healthier, happier, better connected and more prosperous West Midlands.  All our roles truly have an impact on the whole of our region.

About the role …

As a key member of the communications directorate you will develop and deliver a range of marketing strategies and multi-channel promotional campaigns for the West Midlands Combined Authority. Engaging with partners across the region you will maximise public awareness of the WMCA business priorities and the brand.

To succeed in this role …

As a communications and marketing expert, you will be experienced in delivering high profile projects with our partners, which maximise usage of various media resources.

You will be a driven, creative individual who can make and sustain key relationships with partners and stakeholders from all areas and can think more broadly about wider outcomes that helps improve the quality of life for people.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good organisation and time management and the ability to multitask and prioritise projects under deadline pressures.

Demonstrable experience in a similar role is essential.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you with a range of competitive and attractive benefits.

To view and apply for these opportunities please visit https://www.wmca.org.uk/careers/current-vacancies#!/ where you will be required to register with our Online Recruitment System which is quick and easy. Please provide detailed information in your application outlining your suitability for the post and ensure it is submitted by the closing date.

A CV may be uploaded for extra information, but please note that personal details should be omitted and a CV alone will not be accepted.

Closing Date:    26th April 2019         

Interviews held:  6th May 2019  

We are committed to equality of opportunity in service provision and employment.  Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.