Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
We’re committed to building a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier West Midlands by actively engaging with our community and partners to drive positive change.
As an Events Executive, you will support and collaborate with colleagues in the Business Engagement team and wider communications team to deliver effective, outcome-focused events focusing primarily on the region’s business support service – Business Growth West Midlands, but also wider economic related policy areas. Business Growth West Midlands (BGWM) is a government funded initiative, enabling regional businesses to grow and succeed. The service provides free tailored, one to one support, guidance, and signposting to assist SMEs across all industries to grow and succeed, making our region a prosperous place to live and work.
You will use and develop your event planning skills to help the delivery of creative and innovative events and activities that encourage behaviour change and increased awareness of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s role in enhancing the region.
You will use insight, analytics, and evaluation methods to facilitate the reporting of effective, outcome-focused communications, ensuring alignment with our brand identity and quality standards.
Please note that this is a fixed term contract until the end of March 2025.
What will you be doing?
- Support the successful implementation of an events schedule for Business Growth West Midlands
- Work with colleagues across the communications team, wider organisation and external partners to support the delivery of events that raise awareness of the organisation’s work.
- Ensure brand identities for the Business Growth West Midlands, WMCA and associated brands are used appropriately at events.
- Monitor and evaluate event plans and campaigns.
- Support the advertising/promotional campaigns of exhibitions and promotional events.
- Support market research projects to evaluate trends.
- Maintain strong relationships with venues and partners.
About you
- Prior experience in an events role
- Experience using a range of innovative tools and techniques to support the delivery of successful events.
- Demonstrable experience of developing marketing and communications to support events.
- An understanding of communicating across different channels and to different audiences.
- Excellent written skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and deliver a demanding workload.
- Enthusiasm and a high degree of initiative and motivation
How to apply.
On clicking ‘apply for this job’, you will first be prompted to create an account. You will have the opportunity to upload a CV, which will be used to auto-populate your profile. Please note, we do not see your CV once you have applied. Our shortlisting decisions are based on what you tell us in your profile - and so it is important to format your profile so that it really stands out. Make sure to include your employment history and include any essential education and qualifications. You will be asked to provide a supporting statement. If you already have one that you have prepared earlier, you can simply copy and paste this into the application form.
Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Salary and benefits.
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.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.
Hybrid working, location and working pattern.
We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows. This is agreed between an employee and their line manager, considering the business, team, and employee needs.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
Creating an inclusive workplace.
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. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognised 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.
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. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk). We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
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