The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) seeks a highly motivated and experienced Senior Delivery Manager to join our Health and Communities team. This senior position, based within the Employment, Skills, Health & Communities Directorate, plays a crucial role in driving our mission: making the West Midlands a healthier place to live.
You will be a key senior member of the Health and Communities team, reporting into the Head of Health & Communities and working closely with other senior delivery managers in the team, together supporting the team and the directorate make a meaningful impact in improving the health of the region.
This role is being offered as a fixed term contract until March 2025 (maternity cover).
What will you be doing?
- Lead strategic development and delivery of our Thrive into Work and Thrive at Work programmes, supporting individuals in entering and thriving within employment.
- Champion a "health in all policies" approach across our economic growth and skills initiatives, ensuring health is considered in all WMCA endeavors.
- Forge partnerships with key stakeholders, including WM5G (digital health, health technology, and Smart City Region) and national DWP colleagues.
- Manage a team of three and secure additional resources as needed.
- Contribute to thought leadership on health inequalities, employment, and economic growth, influencing policy and practice.
- Provide clear and concise reports to the Wellbeing Board, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Contribute creatively to drive forward the WMCA's health agenda, delivering impactful results.
About you.
- Strong experience in health and addressing health inequalities, especially through employment and/or economy, or related policy areas.
- Proven ability to research complex issues and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Experience working within local or regional government and understanding its unique dynamics.
- Skilled writer and communicator, adept at crafting reports and briefings for a policy audience.
- Strong track record of leading and delivering health-related programmes and policy initiatives.
- Deep understanding of healthcare, public health, employment, and economic growth challenges and their interconnectedness
How to apply.
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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.
Location and working pattern – what you can expect.
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.
West Midlands Combined Authority is dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. 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 we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
About us.
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. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognized 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.
Reasonable adjustments.
If you have an accessibility requirement, 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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