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Delivery Manager - Supplier Readiness & Transformation Fund

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West Midlands Combined Authority

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United Kingdom , Summer Lane

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59417.00 - 66614.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is a key role within a high-profile regional programme supporting the transition to vehicle electrification across the West Midlands automotive sector. The postholder will lead the delivery of the West Midlands DRIVE 35 Pilot, the Supplier Readiness and Transformation Fund (SRTF), a £50 million capital grant programme designed to help automotive manufacturers and supply chain businesses adapt, innovate and grow as the industry moves towards electrification. Working across a complex partnership landscape, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of the programme, ensuring strong governance, effective stakeholder engagement, robust financial management and successful delivery of outcomes aligned to WMCA priorities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the mobilisation and delivery of the Supplier Readiness and Transformation Fund pilot, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and regional economic objectives
  • Ensure programme aims and outcomes are clearly defined, with a focus on SME growth, supply chain development and innovation
  • Work proactively with industry and sector groups to develop a pipeline of high-quality opportunities and maximise programme impact
  • Develop insight-led proposals, reports, briefings and presentations for a range of audiences
  • Shape and maintain effective governance arrangements, ensuring the Programme Board and Appraisal Panel operate transparently and efficiently
  • Translate regional and national policy priorities into clear delivery plans which support the automotive sector
  • Coordinate cross-functional activity to ensure efficient delivery and compliance with governance and funding requirements
  • Manage the full grant lifecycle, including industry engagement, expressions of interest, application, appraisal, award administration, monitoring and evaluation
  • Embed continuous improvement and lessons learned into programme delivery and future funding activity
  • Monitor and report on key performance measures, including investment leveraged, jobs created and SME participation
  • Maintain effective financial oversight, including budget management, forecasting, grant payments and value for money
  • Build strong and collaborative relationships across public, private and voluntary sector partners
  • Represent WMCA professionally at meetings, events, consultations and strategic boards
  • Support a high-performance culture through leadership, mentoring and effective prioritisation

Requirements:

  • Experience of managing programme delivery from inception through to evaluation
  • Experience of writing high-quality, evidence-based delivery plans, board papers and performance or impact reports
  • Line management experience
  • Experience of budget management and financial planning
  • Experience of portfolio management across multiple projects, including risk, issue and change control
  • Knowledge of governance, legal and financial requirements in public programmes
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • The ability to manage and prioritise multiple workstreams effectively
  • An understanding of regional economic development and industry engagement, with knowledge of the automotive sector or the ability to develop this quickly
  • The ability to build trust and work collaboratively with industry partners and sector bodies
  • Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
  • Advanced MS Office skills, including experience of writing and editing reports and presentations, formatting charts and graphs, and coordinating activity
  • An understanding of claims processes and programme management, including financial and performance monitoring
What we offer:
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
  • 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)
  • 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days
  • EV car benefit scheme
  • Healthcare plans
  • Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice
  • 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. 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
  • Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Expiration:
April 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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