Job Introduction
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Head of Strategic Investments and Planning who will shape the Investment function and lead the creation and implementation of overarching investment strategies, ensuring investments align with overall business objectives and maintaining the bridge between strategy and execution, focusing on maximising returns while managing risk for sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the organisational authority for the identification and principal advisor to the Director of Finance, Investment and Commercial on the deployment and delivery of investment opportunities, planning arrangements and performance of a balanced portfolio aligned to the Mayor’s agenda, devolution progression, Integrated Settlement readiness and wider organisational priorities.
* Provide clear strategic direction, pace and assurance across investment initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and robust governance arrangements are in place.
* Manage and oversee external investment managers, leading mandate design, fee negotiations and ongoing performance reviews.
* Produce and present high‑quality investment reporting and insights to senior leadership and relevant committees.
* Build and lead a skilled team of Investment professionals.
Qualifications
Are you someone who has extensive strategic investment management and planning industry experience with the ability to effectively invest public financial resources aligned to long‑term goals?
Salary
The salary for this role is £91,319 - £97,032. This is the full‑time equivalent salary, and will be pro‑rata for part‑time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, 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.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
* 1 day ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
* Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
* Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week.
* Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England.
Good Employment Charter
As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Contact
If you have any questions about the role, please contact resourcing@westofengland-ca.gvo.uk. The interviews are planned to be held w/c 6th April. Please note this may be subject to change. The closing date for this role is 29th March 2026.
Attachments
* Head of Strategic Investments and Planning JD.pdf
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