The West Midlands has never been short of character, ingenuity or ambition. What it needs now is a stronger, more confident story about where it has come from and where it is going. Nearly nine in ten people believe our region should have a distinct identity that inspires pride. The Mayor’s West Midlands Growth Plan is setting the direction, with a clear ambition for “growth in every postcode”. Alongside HS2, a new development corporation and major investment in housing, transport and reindustrialisation, it creates a once-in-a-generation opportunity to show what the West Midlands can achieve. This is your opportunity to lead and shape that story, building pride in our region, strengthening public trust and showing how change is making a difference to everyday lives. As Director of Communications at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), you will work at the heart of the region’s ambitions. You will be a trusted adviser to the Mayor, Chief Executive, Executive Board and senior leaders, and lead an integrated communications, media, marketing, digital and brand function. You will turn complex priorities into clear, compelling narratives and campaigns that reach residents, engage partners and raise the West Midlands’ profile nationally and internationally. Your impact will be felt inside WMCA, too. You will inspire an inclusive, high-performing team; help colleagues connect to our purpose and transformation; and champion a culture of collaboration, trust and accountability. It is a rare opportunity to lead both the story we tell and the confidence with which we tell it. What you’ll be doing. Set the direction. Develop and deliver an ambitious, integrated communications, media, marketing, digital and brand strategy that brings WMCA priorities, the Mayor’s ambitions and outcomes for the region to life. Advise at the highest level. Provide trusted, politically astute counsel to the Mayor, Chief Executive, Executive Board and senior leaders, navigating complex and high-profile issues while protecting and strengthening WMCA’s reputation. Inspire great people. Lead and develop senior managers and multidisciplinary teams, embedding the People
Director of Communications employer: West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
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