Strategic Advisor

Strategic Advisor Company: West Midlands Combined Authority Salary: £58,091 to £65,108 a year Hours: Full-time Location: 16 Summer Lane, B19 3SD Job type: Permanent Posting date: 22 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026 If you are looking for a unique opportunity, dealing with Britain’s largest infrastructure project, this may be the role for you. Our HS2 and Strategic Partnerships team is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join the team as a Strategic Advisor for the HS2 Growth Programme and wider strategic project they guide how we work, make decisions, and treat one another. They set the standards we hold ourselves to and the experience we want others to have. Collaborative - We work as one organisation. Together we build trust, connection and shared purpose across teams, partners and residents to create the biggest impact for our region. Driven - We are focused on outcomes. We perform at our best to unlock productivity and delivery, achieving the greatest regional impact. Inclusive - We value difference. Creating an environment where people belong, and feel psychologically safe, so we can all thrive and shape a West Midlands built for everyone. Innovative - We are courageous. We embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo to continuously improve and shape the future of the West Midlands. Creating an inclusive workplace. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, 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, which means 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 supporting 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. Sponsorship / Right to work requirements We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As part of our commitment to supporting inclusive growth across the West Midlands, we are keen to attract talented individuals who can contribute to the region's future success. For roles that meet the relevant skill and sponsorship requirements, we are also pleased to consider applications from overseas candidates who may require sponsorship to work in the UK. However, this post is not suitable for sponsorship and as such, applications that require sponsorship will not be considered due to not meeting the requirement threshold. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr