Job Introduction
Are you a natural collaborator who enjoys bringing people together to solve complex challenges? Do you want to play a key role in transforming how major highway and streetworks are planned across the West Midlands?
We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Senior Streetworks Officer to lead a brand-new initiative focused on identifying and delivering collaborative works opportunities across the highway network. Acting as the central coordinator, you'll work with utility companies, highway authorities, developers and other key partners to bring organisations together, encouraging smarter planning that reduces disruption, improves journey time reliability and delivers better outcomes for residents, businesses and the environment.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape an innovative approach to long-term network planning, supporting the development of Project Collaborate – a pioneering tool designed to identify collaboration opportunities on major highway and streetworks schemes. As one of the first roles of its kind in the West Midlands, you'll have the chance to create a lasting legacy, influence how organisations work together, and play an important role in supporting the region's transport ambitions, including bus franchising and improved network performance.
Success in this role relies on building relationships, influencing stakeholders, spotting opportunities where others see challenges, and turning ideas into collaborative action. If you're a confident communicator with strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to bring diverse partners together, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, this is a FTC until the end of March 2028.
What you will be doing
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Partner with Governance to establish political and organisational buy in at all levels
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Convene a multi-partner Steering Group and establish a governance structure to deliver successful collaboration
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Undertake effective monitoring and evaluation, reporting on KPIs to the Steering Group to inform future enhancement of the collaboration service
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Identify data requirements and opportunities to improve data accuracy, data sharing and data accessibility
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Identify, manage and report on risks
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Promote and lead behaviour change
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Work collaboratively and in partnership with multiple agencies to identify conflicting aspirations and develop appropriate solutions
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Understand the hotspots on the network for potential disruption and high impact disruptions
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Ensure Regulations and the Code of Practice are adhered to
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Identify potential cost-saving opportunities through process improvements
What’s essential
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Experience in streetworks Regulations and practices
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Experience of interpreting programmes and spatial data
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Experience of analysing datasets
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Experience working with and coordinating multiple partners
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Good organisational skills and ability to manage workloads effectively
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Good problem-solving skills
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An ability to communicate clearly and build effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners
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Good communication skills
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Understanding of data protection and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
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Ability to work proactively, with minimal supervision
Location.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane with at least 3 days a week spent in the office or out on site visits.
How to apply.
Applying for a role with WMCA is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started.
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Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
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Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
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Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
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Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.
Anonymised Applications.
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.
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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:
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Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
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Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
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28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
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EV car benefit scheme
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Healthcare plans.
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Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice.
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An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
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3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
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Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
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Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA.
- Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
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Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.
For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
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.
Our Values and Behaviours.
Fostering an environment where people feel valued, included, supported, and proud to contribute to our region is important to us at the WMCA. Our behaviours are more than statements; 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, building trust, connection and shared purpose across teams, partners and customers to create the biggest impact for our region.-
Driven - Focussed on impact - leading with clarity, care and courage to deliver meaningful results for the West Midlands.
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Inclusive - Every voice matters - we create belonging, fairness and psychological safety so everyone can thrive.
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Innovative - We think future and act smarter - embracing curiosity, creativity and continuous improvement to shape the future.
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
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).
