Sector Engagement Lead

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About the Role 

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has an ambitious vision to deliver inclusive growth and maximise the benefits of mayoral devolution across the region. 

We are seeking a Sector Engagement Lead to join our Stakeholder Engagement team within the Strategy and Inclusive Growth Directorate. Working alongside an existing Sector Engagement Lead, you will lead engagement with businesses and stakeholders across the Health and Life Sciences and Creative and Digital sectors, helping to strengthen some of the region’s most important high-growth industries. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of regional economic growth, supporting collaboration between businesses, partners, education providers, and public sector organisations to drive innovation, investment, productivity, and high-value employment opportunities across the East Midlands. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

As a Sector Engagement Lead, you will: 

• Build strong relationships with businesses, trade bodies, sector networks, universities, and partner organisations across the Health and Life Sciences and Creative and Digital sectors
• Develop and support cluster activity plans that promote innovation, business support, investment, and growth
• Work collaboratively across EMCCA and the wider Place team to champion sector priorities and identify opportunities for partnership working and project development
• Promote EMCCA business support programmes and connect businesses to wider regional growth opportunities
• Support the development of sector-focused skills and careers activity, encouraging greater awareness of opportunities within priority industries
• Provide insight, research, and analysis to support strategic decision-making and sector development activity
• Contribute to engagement activity that strengthens productivity, resilience, and innovation across the regional economy
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure sector priorities are reflected within wider economic growth programmes and initiatives.

What We’re Looking For 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Previous background in business support, sector engagement, partnership working, or economic development
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes
• Experience working collaboratively with businesses, education providers, trade bodies, and public sector partners
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and support collaborative projects and initiatives
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable 

• Knowledge of the East Midlands economy and key growth sectors
• Understanding of business support, innovation, skills, or regional economic development activity
• Experience working across partnership environments or public sector organisations

Our Values 

We are a values-driven organisation, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to: 

Lifting our region – putting people and place first

Working together – building strong, collaborative partnerships

Making an impact – turning ideas into meaningful outcomes

Being human – valuing diversity and connecting authentically

Why Join Us? 

At EMCCA, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation working to create a more prosperous, sustainable, and fairer region. You’ll have the opportunity to shape partnerships and sector activity that deliver meaningful impact for businesses, communities, and the wider regional economy.

Additional Information 

• Politically restricted post: Yes
• DBS check required: No

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lucie Andrews, Head of Business Growth and Sector Engagement. 

To apply please follow the link below:

Evalu-8 – Sector Engagement Lead 

Provisional Interview Date: 30 June 2026