Head of UK Mayors Network - #1791804

Job Introduction

Help the UK Mayors network meet its full potential.

To support the delivery of the UK Mayors (UKM) network ambition, the Head of the UKM network will lead a small and efficient secretariat team providing high-level executive, strategic, and operational support to the Mayors and Chief Executives across the network. This role will ensure the efficient operation of the UKM network by managing resources, strengthening governance, and delivering on priority projects and decisions.

The Head of UKM will be a confident and strategic thinker who can act as a trusted advisor, as a skilled relationship builder you will forge strong collaborative relationships and have the ability to manage sensitive political and strategic relationships with discretion.

If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit - full details can be found in the job description.

This is a fixed term role for 6 months.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager, please contact Helen Iles Senior Policy Manager [email protected] or Jessica Lee Director of Policy & Strategy jessica [email protected]

The closing date for this role is Sunday 13th July.

About The Company

Our Offer

Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England
  
  

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

The salary for this role is £70,178 - £77,418. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

Good Employment Charter

As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at  [email protected] . We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency? We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees. 

Attached documents

• Head of UKM Network - JD - BM190625C.pdf