Do you have a strategic mindset with a passion for leveraging opportunities to drive economic growth across the Midlands?  Are you passionate  and skilled in consensus-building and able to navigate complex proposals whilst gaining buy-in from stakeholders?

About Us:

The Midlands Engine Partnership is at the forefront of driving growth and economic transformation in the Midlands. We bring together public and private sector partners to amplify our region’s potential, enhance capabilities, and create added value for our communities and businesses.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Policy and Partnerships to join our team.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that national policies support regional growth and align with partner priorities.

As a key member of the Midlands Engine secretariat team, you will work closely with senior leaders to deliver our Business Plan objectives through effective partnership management and strategic initiatives.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 sides A4 outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the Midlands Engine Partnership.

Please send your application to Johanna.Lane@midlandsengine.org

Closing Date: Monday 22 April 2024

Interviews to be held: 03 May 2024

The Midlands Engine Partnership is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their background. We encourage candidates with disabilities and those from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. 

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.