Mayoral Strategic Advisor

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of the West Midlands’ mayoral agenda, providing strategic advice, coordination and stakeholder support to help turn Mayoral priorities into effective regional action.

You will support the Mayor, Chief of Staff and Mayoral Office with timely advice, high-quality briefings and strategic planning. A key part of your role will be helping to coordinate the transition of new fire and policing responsibilities to the Mayor, including supporting the Mayoral Commissioner for Communities and Public Services.

Working across the organisation and with senior external partners, you will build strong relationships, bring clarity to complex issues and make sure the Mayor’s engagements and priorities are well coordinated. You will operate in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment where sound judgement, collaboration and a clear focus on outcomes are essential.

• Provide strategic advice, analysis, briefings and coordination to the Mayor, Chief of Staff and Mayoral Office, supporting effective decision-making and delivery of Mayoral priorities.
• Coordinate activity connected with the transition of fire and policing responsibilities to the Mayor and support the work of the Mayoral Commissioner for Communities and Public Services.
• Develop and deliver the Mayor’s stakeholder engagement strategy, building productive relationships with Ministers, MPs, councillors, local authorities, public-sector partners, businesses and community leaders.
• Oversee strategic projects, the Mayoral forward plan and high-profile engagements, including ministerial visits, public events and meetings.
• Coordinate contributions from teams across WMCA, ensuring briefings, speeches, reports and agendas are accurate, timely and aligned with regional and political priorities.
• Provide leadership and oversight across the Mayoral Office’s advisory work, monitoring progress, managing risks and resources, and helping colleagues and partners deliver high-quality outcomes.

• A proven track record of delivering complex initiatives, managing teams and providing high-quality briefings.
• Strong project management skills gained within a political environment, consultancy, public service or the Civil Service.
• Demonstrable knowledge of stakeholder engagement and event planning.
• A strong network within UK political and civic circles.
• Significant experience of managing senior stakeholders, including government officials, MPs and civic leaders.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment.
• Experience of overseeing high-profile events, briefings and ministerial visits.
• Strong political acumen and an understanding of local, regional and national governance structures.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality briefings.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining efficiency and impact.
• The postholder must possess a degree qualification.

This is a politically restricted post in accordance with Section 2(1) (b) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Employees in politically restricted posts are prevented in having any active political role either in or outside of work.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane with at least 3 days a week spent in the office, subject to business requirements.

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