West Midlands Combined Authority Careers and Employment

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) was created through a devolution deal in 2016, where central government in Westminster gave us powers and money to improve the lives of people in the West Midlands. We're a partnership between 18 local authorities and other bodies including Local Enterprise Partnerships, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner and West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. We have seven constituent local authority members who make up the WMCA Board: Birmingham, W...Show less

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) was created through a devolution deal in 2016, where central government in Westminster gave us powers and money to improve the lives of people in the West Midlands. We're a partnership between 18 local authorities and other bodies including Local Enterprise Partnerships, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner and West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. We have seven constituent local authority members who make up the WMCA Board: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall.

The West Midlands Combined Authority takes on a range of different roles to deliver on our shared regional ambitions. In some areas we are responsible for delivering and commissioning services, such as the regional public transport system and the provision of adult skills. In other areas we convene and guide the work of partners, including developing economic strategy to support regional businesses and unlocking sites for housing and regeneration schemes. We also play an advocacy role, amplifying the voice of partners in the region to solve shared challenges and secure new resources or powers.

We fully believe that we are only as great as the people who work for us and are committed to providing a positive, healthy and inclusive working environment where our people feel valued and respected. We are a “Leaders in Diversity” accredited organisation, are in the Inclusive Top 50 Employers List and are one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women.

We’re ambitious, forward thinking and determined to find better ways of working, always leading the way in what we do. We trust and support each other to get the job done, and encourage creativity, originality and curiosity from those who work with us. We’re committed to creating an accessible and diverse workplace, one that nurtures an inclusive environment where our people can be themselves.

Our Vision is to create a more prosperous and better-connected West Midlands which is fairer, greener and healthier. We do this by:

- promoting inclusive economic growth in every corner of the region

- ensuring everyone has the opportunity to benefit

- reducing carbon emissions to net zero and enhance the environment

- securing new powers and resources from central government

- developing our organisation and our role as a good regional partner

- connecting our communities by delivering transport and unlocking housing and regeneration schemesShow less