High Growth Sector Lead

Ready for Your Next Big Career Move?

We're looking for an ambitious High Growth Sector Lead to join the West Midlands Growth Company and make a real impact from day one. If you're driven, curious, and hungry for growth, this could be your perfect next step.

Who are we?

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is the region's economic development delivery organisation.

From April 2026, we will lead the delivery of regionally commissioned economic development activity aligned to the West Midlands Growth Plan, working in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority and local authorities.

We are building a sharper, business-focused organisation that attracts investment, supports high-growth companies and drives measurable economic impact.

If you want your work to shape how growth is delivered across one of the UK's most important regions, this is your opportunity.

The Role:

Join our forward-thinking team as a High Growth Sector Lead, where you will have the opportunity to influence decision-making and shape the future direction of our business. This role places you at the heart of the region's economic growth agenda, managing a portfolio of high-potential businesses critical to driving productivity, innovation, and high-value job creation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leadership and Team Management: Act as the Team Leader for up to 5 High Growth Consultants/Advisers, bringing sector-specific insights to maximise impact within your designated sector.
• High Growth Portfolio Management: Build trusted advisory relationships with CEOs, founders, and boards, providing senior-level insight and constructive challenge. Oversee the development and execution of growth strategies, ensuring clear economic outcomes such as job creation and productivity gains.
• Economic Impact & Programme Design: Contribute to the design and improvement of business programmes aligned with regional economic strategies. Identify sector trends to inform policy and investment decisions.
• Sector Specialism and Ecosystem Relationship Building: Maintain and expand networks within your industry sector, building strong relationships with key ecosystem players including investors, universities, and government bodies.
• Governance, Reporting & Accountability: Ensure robust monitoring and reporting of portfolio performance, maintaining high standards of governance and public accountability.

What You'll Bring:

Essential:

• Proven leadership skills with experience in building, motivating, and retaining high-performing teams.
• Significant senior-level experience in managing high-growth and scale-up businesses.
• Strong commercial acumen and a systems thinker with a deep understanding of how various elements drive regional growth.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with a track record of influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Deep industry expertise in one of the West Midlands' target sectors/clusters.
• Experience in engaging with investors and understanding growth finance markets.

Desirable:

• Degree or professional accreditation in business, finance, or leadership; familiarity with the West Midlands business support ecosystem; experience in advisory or board roles.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• 26 days holiday
• Company pension scheme including life assurance
• Hybrid working with 2 days in the office
• Cycle to work
• Simple Health employee membership scheme

Location

Birmingham and Coventry

Hybrid

Salary:

£75,500 per annum

Equal Opportunities Statement

We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.