What does a thriving, safe Night-Time Economy look like in 2030 - and how do we get there?
This is the question Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, is asking. To help answer it, he is launching a Mayoral Night-Time Economy Commission.
From pubs to music venues, cinemas to clubs, restaurants to gyms, street-food stalls to bars, our night-time culture and leisure businesses play a vital role in making the West Midlands a great place to live, work and visit.
But the sector faces its most challenging period in decades. Cost-of-living pressures, licensing and regulation, public transport, safety, staffing, and changing consumer behaviours are all shaping the future of our nightlife.
The Commission will bring together industry voices and national bodies to explore these challenges and opportunities, and to help establish a roadmap for a thriving and safe NTE in the region through to 2030.
About the Commission
- The Commission will sit for six months from Autumn 2025.
- Members will attend around six meetings (plus occasional input via email).
- The Commission will produce a report to help inform the Mayor and the WMCA
- Members will be expected to commit to the Commission’s values of collaboration, inclusivity, neutrality, and mutual respect.
The first meeting of the Commision will occur on October 9th, 10:00-12:00 at the WMCA.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking 6–8 regional private sector representatives from across the West Midlands Night-Time Economy. We welcome applications from businesses of all sizes and across sub-sectors, including:
- Grassroots and large music venues
- Pubs, bars and clubs
- Restaurants and fine dining
- Street food and catering
- Experiential hospitality
- Night-time cultural industries
- Sport, recreation and gyms
- Placemaking and development
We want the Commission to reflect the diversity of the West Midlands, so we particularly welcome interest from people of all backgrounds, geographies, and perspectives.
Recruitment Process
Interested candidates will be asked to complete a short application form outlining the skills and experience they can bring to the Mayoral Night-Time Economy Commission.
A small number of applicants may also be invited to take part in an informal conversation to explore the role in more detail.
Applications close on Wednesday, 17 September. We will contact all applicants shortly after the closing date to confirm the outcome.
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 (careers@wmca.org.uk).
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 appointment can be confirmed.
