Graduate Commercial Activity Officer in Birmingham

Are you a commercially minded graduate with a passion for innovation, marketing and creating new opportunities? Do you want a role where your ideas can make a real impact from day one?

About The WMCA Graduate Development Programme

The WMCA Graduate Development Programme forms part of our wider Emerging Talent offer and supports our People and Culture Strategy by helping to build the skills, capability and future workforce we need across the organisation. In return, you'll benefit from a structured graduate development programme, giving you access to professional development, mentoring, networking opportunities and hands‑on experience that will equip you with the skills, confidence and experience to build a rewarding career in commercial activity and the public sector.

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.

About You

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.

You’ll Bring:

• 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.

Location

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.

Selection Process

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre in August 2026. The assessment centre will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, strengths and potential through a range of exercises designed to reflect the role and the WMCA Graduate Development Programme.

Inclusive Workplace

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, including the RACE Code Quality Mark and Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status), and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria. We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer; we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supports fair opportunities for all. We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional “perfect candidate” mould. We gladly consider part‑time, flexible, and job‑share arrangements, so please don’t let these factors deter you from applying.

Right to Work in the UK

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.