Graduate Commercial Activity Officer

What you'll be doing

This is a varied role where you'll gain exposure to every aspect of commercial activity. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll help develop new income‑generating opportunities, support commercial partnerships and contribute to projects that improve services for the people and businesses of the West Midlands.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Explore new commercial opportunities through research, market insight and data analysis.
• Support projects that generate income through advertising, commercial partnerships, retail, events, filming and photography across the TfWM estate.
• Help develop marketing materials and commercial proposals that showcase our opportunities to potential partners.
• Build relationships with colleagues and external organisations across a range of sectors.
• Support project planning, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Contribute ideas that improve the way we work and help deliver better value for money.
• Gain practical experience in financial processes, commercial administration and stakeholder engagement.

We're looking for someone who's curious, enthusiastic and ready to learn. You don't need years of experience – we're interested in your potential, your commercial mindset and your willingness to develop.

• A minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification), ideally in Business, Marketing, Advertising or a related discipline, gained within the last five years.
• Experience working as part of a team through university, volunteering, internships or part-time work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the confidence to build positive relationships.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills and an eye for detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to manage your time, work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• A genuine interest in commercial development and how public sector organisations create value for communities.
• A commitment to completing the WMCA Graduate Development Programme.

This role is based at our offices – 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD
. We currently operate a hybrid working model, which means splitting your days across the office and home, subject to work demands and agreement with your line manager.

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.