Head of Economic Policy
Grade O SP1-4 ££58,815 - £68,101 per annum
Based in Leeds City Centre, but working across the city region.
The Role
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking an innovative and inspiring person to lead the development of economic and public policy across the city region.
You will work with and develop a talented team delivering creative and evidence-based policies to help fulfil our ambition to be recognised globally as a strong, successful economy where everyone can build great businesses, careers, and lives at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse.
We are looking for someone to work with both the LEP Board and the Combined Authority to tackle challenging problems – how can we improve the region’s productivity; how can we improve living standards and how can we ensure everyone benefits from economic growth.
You will have a passion for what we do and an enthusiasm to shape our thinking including on productivity, inclusive growth, skills, digitalisation, sustainability and housing to ensure the success of the Leeds City Region for our residents and communities. You will also work seamlessly with the Head of Transport Policy to lead a ‘one team’ culture and make the most of having a single economic and transport policy team.
We are looking for someone who can lead thinking and develop innovative solutions through strong partnerships with other organisations. You will work effectively to influence national and regional agendas and secure external funding for the organisation to deliver on our strategic objectives for the region – including through devolution.
The organisation
West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership develop and deliver economic and transport policy across the city region.
The Combined Authority brings together five districts plus York, the business community via Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and also takes in the former Passenger Transport Executive (branded Metro). Overall, the Combined Authority covers a population of around 2.5 million people, 1.5m jobs, over 120,000 businesses and represents the largest, and perhaps the most diverse, economy outside London.
The person
A track record of success in working across policy areas, developing policy and strategy, bidding for and developing business cases and securing funding.
A demonstrable track record of practical and successful experience of engagement with a wide range of external bodies and influencing strategic decision makers.
Experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team
For more information about the work of West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds building an inclusive culture, we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, race, gender, religion or beliefs, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. In return we can offer a flexible and encouraging environment that will allow you to achieve your best work/life balance and career goals; with a range of benefits including a local government career average pension scheme and a fully funded travel MCard (zone 1-5). We are committed to enabling working parents to progress their careers and will consider requests for flexible working patterns and job share arrangements.
Please note: Whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, each role has career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis.
To submit your application form online please visit
http://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/jobs/ by 20th August 2018. All Interviews will be held on either the 3rd or 10th September
Given the high volumes of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all applicants, therefore if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.
Candidate information will be retained by West Yorkshire Combined Authority for 6 months unless you make a request for this to be deleted.