Job Description

Job Introduction

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a HR Project & Data Manager to join our HR & OD team and help shape a more effective, innovative, and data-driven people function that directly impacts our workforce and the communities we serve.


In this unique and impactful role, you'll lead major HR projects and be the go-to expert for everything data and process related. From workforce planning and performance metrics to process redesign and systems optimisation, you'll be driving improvements that truly matter while ensuring we stay compliant, collaborative, and forward-thinking.


Your key responsibilities in this role will be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the HR team by:

Leading strategic HR projects from HR system migrations to design & delivery, ensuring they align with organisational goals and offer real return on investment. Developing and maintaining high-quality reporting tools and dashboards, using systems like Power BI, to support data-led decisions. Creating and refining HR policies, processes, and frameworks that improve performance and compliance across the business. Acting as a change agent by engaging and influencing colleagues at all levels to embed new ways of working. Setting key performance indicators for the HR team and using data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Designing a library of templates, guides, and toolkits to support consistent and effective HR operations.

At the heart of public service transformation, we offer a role that combines meaningful impact with strategic influence. You'll work alongside talented, mission-driven colleagues in an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement.

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We're looking for a strategic HR professional with a knack for project delivery and a head for data, who enjoys influencing change, simplifying processes, and bringing structure and clarity to complex challenges.


If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information.


This is a fixed term role for 2 years.


If you have any questions about the role, please contact resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk


The closing date for this role is Wednesday 30th April 2025.


The interviews are planned to be held Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May. Please note this may be subject to change.


About The Company

Our offer


Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:



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 of paid 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

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.


The salary for this role is 45, 718 - 49, 764. 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.



We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.



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.



Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don't wait to apply. If you have started your application, we'll give you notice of the new closing date by email.



From a recruitment agency? We're not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.