Policy Officer

Do you have a passion for research, evaluation and insight? Do you want to make a real difference in reducing health inequalities?

We are seeking to appoint a Policy Officer to work alongside our current Policy Officer and Health and Communities Team at the WMCA. This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking research programme funded by Sport England, working alongside leading universities, local authorities, Mental Health Trusts, charities and community groups to reduce health inequalities, including inequalities in physical inactivity across the West Midlands.

You will be helping to build on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games legacy, aiming to leave a lasting positive impact on the health and well‑being of the West Midlands population through the power of movement, collaboration and learning!

• You’llbe a vital member of the WMCA’s Health and Communities Team, working alongside the current Policy Officer and collaborating with Sport England and Hartpury University to implement and capture learning and impact across several funded projects.
• Working alongside the current Policy Officer, you will manage relationships with key partners, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing across the region to influence policy and practice.
• You will apply realist evaluation methods to collect and analyse data and insight to track progress, measure impact, and inform future policy decisions.
• You will connect this work into new collaborative work streams, building a common approach to learning, evaluation, and evidencing progress, such as the WM plans to be an Outdoor Region.
• You will use the learning to devise evidence, policy influence and creation and demonstrating impact.
• You will have access to mentoring and training to enable you to enhance your skills and knowledge of realist evaluation and the Learning, Evaluation and Evidence approach.
• You will promote the impact of the realist evaluation approach across these partner teams, within the WMCA and other agencies.
• You will share your insights with key partners through workshops, reports, and presentations to maximise the programme's reach.

• Proven experience in planning and conducting research and evaluation projects.
• An inquisitive mind that thrives on research, development and asking insightful questions.
• The ability to translate complex data and insight into clear, actionable plans.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - to engage and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

The location for this role is Summer Lane with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

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