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The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint an Assistant Chief Executive.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, and a member of the Corporate Leadership Team, this role is instrumental in ensuring the Metro Mayor’s and Committee’s priorities are delivered within the West of England Combined Authority.

Acting as a key liaison point between the Combined Authority, the Unitary Councils, and other public and private sector bodies, you’ll need proven negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels. You’ll be responsible on behalf of the Chief Executive for ensuring the delivery of the Chief Executive’s workplan, ensuring quality, consistency and value for money is being delivered through effective service and business planning, budget and performance management.

The combination of your strategic leadership skills, vision, tenacity and ability to operate in an exciting, complex and rewarding political and delivery focused environment will be key to your success in this role. You’ll have demonstrable experience of influencing senior leaders and politicians to achieve success, while maintaining productive relationships both internally and externally.

Come and help shape the future of the West of England, a place so many people are proud to call home. For more information and an informal chat, please contact Alex Holly, Head of People and Assets, on [email protected]

Our offer

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

• 26/31 days annual Leave
• Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
• Reduced bus travel across the West of England
• Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We have recently moved to a new bright and airy office, with all latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

Please contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.