Head of Business, Innovation and Skills Policy | Head of Place and Environment Policy PD/P1

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

1 x Head of Business, Innovation and Skills Policy – PD/B1
1 x Head of Place and Environment Policy - PD/P1
Grade O – Salary £63,058
Permanent / Full Time (37 hours pw)
Leeds City Centre (Temporarily Remote)
Closing Date – 10 October 2021

West Yorkshire Combined Authority are seeking inspiring leaders to develop our business, innovation and skills policy as well as our place and environment Policy across the city region. You will work with and develop a talented team delivering creative evidence-based policies and develop interventions to help fulfil our ambition to be recognised globally as a strong, successful economy where everyone can build great businesses, careers, and lives.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Combined Authority, following the £1.8bn devolution deal and the election of our first Mayor of West Yorkshire. Devolution will enable us to drive up living standards for local communities while tackling the climate emergency.

We bring together local councils and businesses, through the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) ensure that our work meets the needs of employers so that everyone in our region can benefit from economic prosperity supported by a modern, accessible transport network, housing and digital connections.

We are looking for people who can lead thinking and develop innovative solutions through strong partnerships with other organisations. You will work effectively to influence national and regional agendas and secure external funding for the organisation to deliver on our strategic objectives for the region.

We have specific pledges to meet over the next three years including working with partners to build 5000 affordable homes and to make significant progress towards our 2038 net zero carbon target.

You will also be able to shape the team’s priorities across our place making agenda, health innovation, the creative industries and digital skills as well as our approach to infrastructure plans such as flooding.

The Role:

Head of Business, Innovation & Skills

Reporting into the Director of Policy and Development, your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading, planning, and the strategic development of our economic policies, including business, industry, skills, and innovation.

- Development of programmes, investments and pipelines to further the region’s ambitions for a strong and inclusive economy, through growing resilient, productive businesses; harnessing digital; driving innovation; and creating opportunity for higher skills.

- Building strong and trusting partnerships with other local authorities and businesses to order to co-develop solutions for the region.

- Securing investment to further our ambitions

- Be a key adviser to the Mayor and Combined Authority members

About You:

- You will have a track record of success in working across policy areas, developing policy and strategy, bidding for and developing business cases and securing funding.

- A demonstrable track record of practical and successful experience of engagement with a wide range of external bodies and influencing strategic decision makers.

- Experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team.

The Role:

Head of Place & Environment

Reporting into the Director of Policy and Development, your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading the development of our economic policies on quality of place and the environment, including housing, tackling the climate emergency, flooding, regeneration, towns, planning and employment sites; digital infrastructure and heritage.

- Development of programmes, investments and pipelines to further the region’s ambitions to tackle the climate emergency and create great places to live and work.

- Building strong and trusting partnerships with other local authorities and businesses to order to co-develop solutions for the region.

- Securing investment for the region to further our ambitions.

- Being a key adviser to the Mayor, Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership Members.

About You:

We are looking for someone

- With a track record of success in working across policy areas, developing policy and strategy, bidding for and developing business cases and securing funding,

- With experience of co-developing solutions with a wide range of external bodies and influencing strategic decision makers, and

- Experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team.

Our Offer:

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Generous employer contribution pension scheme

- Fully funded travel in West Yorkshire on bus and rail with the MCard

- Flexible working practises with Health and Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.

Applicants are advised that the Combined Authority is currently in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits.  The detail of the proposals for change, will be discussed with the successful candidate at the point of offer.

Please apply by 11:55pm on 10 October 2021.

For further information on these roles or any of our other vacancies, please click here.

Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.

The Combined Authority’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve.  We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements.

Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes.

Overview

  • Location: Leeds
  • Job Title: Head of Business, Innovation and Skills Policy | Head of Place and Environment Policy PD/P1
  • Salary: £63,058
  • Closed: 10 Oct 2021

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