Lead, Management, Operations Management

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The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint x4 Sector Leads on a fixed-term secondment opportunity within our Partnerships Team.

This is a unique opportunity for professionals working in one of the West of England’s priority growth sectors to spend a defined period contributing to regional economic development, partnership working and strategic delivery at a regional level. The opportunity is designed to bring sector expertise into the Combined Authority while providing successful applicants with valuable experience of regional leadership, public policy and place-based economic growth.

Applicants must have the support of their current employer to undertake the secondment and remain employed by their home organisation throughout the secondment period.

Working at the heart of a fast-growing regional economy, you will help shape strategic partnerships, influence regional priorities and support collaborative activity that drives economic growth, innovation, investment and opportunity across the West of England.

The successful candidate will have experience of and be aligned to one of four strategic sectors:

• Advanced Manufacturing
  – strengthen capabilities in aerospace, defence, robotics, space, and advanced engineering technologies.
• Digital & Technologies – one of the fastest-growing sectors in the region, delivering substantial economic value through digital innovation, data, software, emerging technologies, and transformation programmes.
• Clean Energy Industries – a rapidly expanding sector with strong employment growth since 2015, driven by the transition to net zero, renewable technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and green investment.
• Everyday Economy
  – The role will support growth and resilience, strengthening the services, businesses, and workforce that underpin daily life and thriving communities across the West of England.

About This Secondment Opportunity

This role is being offered as a secondment for a period of 9 months (subject to agreement between the Combined Authority and the successful applicant’s employer).

The secondment has been designed to strengthen collaboration between the Combined Authority and key sectors across the region, bringing current industry knowledge, insight and experience into the development and delivery of regional priorities.

Throughout the secondment, you will:

• Remain employed by your existing organisation at your current rate of remuneration. These costs will be charged to the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority for the period of the secondment and should be estimated to be at a cost of Grade 12 (£58,843 to £64,337), which is consistent with where the role has been evaluated.
• Continue to act as an ambassador for your sector while working within the Combined Authority.
• Gain first‑hand experience of regional strategy, economic development, policy and programme delivery.
• Build a broader professional network across public, private, education and third‑sector organisations.
• Return to your organisation with enhanced leadership, partnership and strategic delivery experience.

Applications are welcomed from individuals working in organisations that can support a temporary release through a formal secondment arrangement.

Please note we will also consider part time applications for these roles, please specify in your application if this is the case.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This secondment offers a rare opportunity to step beyond organisational boundaries and help shape the future of one of the UK’s most dynamic regional economies.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Influence regional strategy and investment decisions.
• Work alongside senior leaders…