Strategic Lead: Social Economy Growth & Investment

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority focused on the social economy is seeking a Strategic Lead for Social Economy Growth. This role is pivotal in securing sustainable investment and shaping policies that enhance social impact. The ideal candidate will have robust stakeholder management skills and a background in project coordination. Responsibilities include leading program delivery and influencing regional policy. The office is located in Birmingham with a hybrid work mode, offering a comprehensive benefits package including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Eye Care Scheme

Interest-free financing for technology

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects or programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support funding bids and investment cases.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and bring structure to complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Secure sustainable investment for social economy growth.
• Lead delivery of the Social Economy Growth Programme.
• Shape and influence regional and national policy.
• Build strong partnerships with funders and local authorities.
• Oversee targeted and universal business support for social economy organisations.
• Commission monitoring and evaluation for decision-making.
• Act as an ambassador for the social economy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Job description

A regional authority focused on the social economy is seeking a Strategic Lead for Social Economy Growth. This role is pivotal in securing sustainable investment and shaping policies that enhance social impact. The ideal candidate will have robust stakeholder management skills and a background in project coordination. Responsibilities include leading program delivery and influencing regional policy. The office is located in Birmingham with a hybrid work mode, offering a comprehensive benefits package including pension and annual leave.