We are looking for an experienced manager to lead WLCA’s economy, skills and employment
portfolio. You will shape strategy, lead our Employment and Skills Team and ensure that investment
in North Birmingham creates practical benefits for residents, young people and businesses.

You will also support the North Birmingham Economic Recovery Board and help turn the North
Birmingham Spatial Investment Strategy into a focused programme of delivery. This role needs
someone who can see the bigger picture, bring partners together and keep complex work moving.

The Role

• Coordinate the North Birmingham Economic Recovery Board through effective planning, high-quality papers, performance reporting and action tracking.
• Turn the Spatial Investment Strategy into a phased delivery plan with clear outcomes, ownership,
milestones and accountability.
• Lead employment, skills and enterprise programmes that respond to resident need, labour, market demand and commissioner requirements.
• Manage contracts, budgets, risk, performance and compliance, maintaining strong quality and
audit readiness.
• Build relationships with employers, developers, education providers and community partners to
create vacancies, apprenticeships, work experience and sector pathways.
• Lead and develop the team, use evidence to improve services and help secure future funding and
investment.

WHY JOIN US?

WLCA was founded in 1994 by Perry Common residents and remains a resident-led community
anchor. We work across North Birmingham, combining housing, employment and skills, advice,
health and wellbeing, environmental action and neighbourhood development. We deliver from
trusted community venues and convene partnerships including the North Birmingham Economic
Recovery Board and B:CAN’s network of 29 community anchors. This role offers the chance to
influence major place-based priorities while staying connected to the residents and neighbourhoods
they are intended to benefit

HOURS & SALARY

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum

37 hours per week, permanent

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re passionate about creating opportunities for North Birmingham’s residents and businesses, we’d love to hear from you! View or download the full Job Description here.

If you are interested in the above vacancy, please send an email to Kay.Blundell@wittonlodge.org.uk to request an application pack or apply online. If you have any questions please call our team for an informal chat on 0121 382 1930 (no agencies).

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 12:00 p.m.