Policy Manager

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We are seeking a Policy Manager to join our Employment, Skills, Health and Communities Directorate and help shape the future of employment and skills policy across the West Midlands. Working within the Insight and Intelligence Team in the Employment, Skills, Health and Communities Directorate, you will lead the development of evidence-led policies and programmes that support residents to access learning, build skills, and progress into employment or within their careers. A key focus of the role is leading the development and delivery of our Employment and Skills Strategy, alongside wider funding policies that maximise the impact of devolved investment. This is a visible, demanding strategic role requiring strong policy expertise, analytical capability, and the ability to work confidently across complex political and stakeholder environments. What you will do. Lead the strategic development of employment and skills policy across the West Midlands. Develop and deliver the Employment and Skills Strategy and associated funding policies. Use research, data, evaluation, and insight to inform evidence-led policy and programme decisions. Contribute to national and regional policy development, including the case for further devolution and co-commissioning. Provide research and intelligence to inform priorities foremployment and skills investmentand wider WMCAprogrammes. Support Directorate-led programmes, including shaping pilots, leading funding bids, and overseeing evaluation and review. Produce clear, high-quality briefings, reports, and policy advice for a range of internal and external stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, education providers, employers, business representative organisations, and government partners. Represent the organisation at external meetings and events. Whats essential. Significant experience contributing to policy and or strategy development ideally within a political or public sector context. A strong track record of using research, analysis, and evaluation to inform policy and strategy. Proven experience of project management, evaluation, and reporting. Excellent knowledge of employment and skills policy, funding, and delivery, including the Adult Education Budget. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and engagingly for a range of audiences. Strong influencing and oral communication skills, with confidence providing clear advice. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of political processes and experience handling politically sensitive issues. A collaborative and collegiate approach, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels, including people management under matrix-models. Location. The location for this role is Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. How to apply. Applying for a role with WMCA is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started. Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password. Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details. Write your Supporting Statement.

Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria. Submit your application.

Do one final check and once complete, click submit. Anonymised Applications. Your uploaded CV wont be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting. Be thorough in each section. Its your chance to showcase your skills and experience. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) We cannot stop anyone from using AI to help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. For help on how to write a supporting statement, please visit the FAQs section of our careers site. Reasonable adjustments. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (). Salary and benefits. We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, 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. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Local Government Pension Scheme ( one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK ). Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs). 28 days

paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days. EV car benefit scheme Healthcare plans. Discounted

gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice. An option to

buy a bicycle , including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate. 3 days

of paid leave each year to

volunteer . Interest-free financing

through SmartTech to buy the latest technology Discounted shopping

with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a

Costco membership through the WMCA. Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts. Eye

Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site. Why join WMCA? WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home. We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day. Creating an inclusive workplace. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. Were a Disability Confident Employer with Leader status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria. We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer, which means we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supporting fair opportunities for all. We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould. We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying Right to Work in the UK Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

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