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Partnership Assistant - Energy
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West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA),
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as a Partnership Assistant – Energy. In this role, you’ll support the work of Energy Capital, a collaborative partnership driving delivery of the West Midlands Regional Energy Strategy.
This is an exciting chance to work across sectors by helping partners share knowledge, coordinate their efforts, and collectively tackle the region’s most pressing energy and net zero challenges.
This role is being offered as an 18-month fixed-term contract.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you’ll support the coordination and delivery of Energy Capital’s work by:
- Supporting collaborative projects and managing day-to-day partnership activity
- Gathering insights from regional partners and identifying opportunities for greater impact
- Sharing research, analysis, and regional intelligence to shape strategy and delivery
- Organising stakeholder events and preparing newsletters and communications
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting website updates and outreach activity
What’s Essential
We’re looking for someone who:
- Can organise and prioritise their workload effectively
- Has experience maintaining accurate records and managing information
- Can communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences
- Is confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
- Has a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Can balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
- Has an interest in or understanding of net zero, energy systems, or climate policy
Experience in event coordination, stakeholder engagement, or partnership working would be a real bonus.
Our Recruitment Process
As part of the recruitment process, you’ll be asked to tell us more about how your skills and experience align with the role in a supporting statement.
You will also be asked to complete a short task. We will use this task to complete our shortlisting process and let you know whether you’ll be invited to an interview.
Task details:
Write a short report or produce a short presentation (approximately 1 page report or 5-minute presentation) summarising the approach you would take to organising engagement events with our stakeholders.
We would like you to consider:
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- How would you use our existing events schedule to accommodate new stakeholders?
- How would you ensure stakeholders felt able to interact with and influence the Energy Capital team?
- How would you ensure that engagement was of value to the Energy Capital team?
Please contact our recruitment team on careers@wmca.org.uk if you would like any reasonable adjustments as part of your application.
Location
The location for this role is Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
How to apply
Applying for a role with WMCA is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started.
- Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
- Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
- Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
- Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.
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Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting. Be thorough in each section. It’s your chance to showcase your skills and experience.
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Reasonable adjustments
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).
Salary And Benefits
We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
- 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you ample time to relax.
- Ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
- Discounted gym membership.
- An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
- 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
- Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology.
- Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.
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Why join WMCA?
WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.
We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.
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 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.
Right to Work in the UK
Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
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