We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Regions & Nations to establish and lead this new regional presence. This is a unique opportunity to shape WIG's place-based delivery model, develop high-impact regional programmes, and create a scalable framework for future expansion across the UK.
Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Programmes, you will be responsible for leading WIG's Greater Manchester and Yorkshire leadership programmes, building senior-level partnerships, and ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of WIG's regional offer.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the strategic delivery and growth of WIG's regional programmes, ensuring strong participant outcomes, cross-sector impact and financial sustainability.
• Establish and develop WIG's Manchester hub and contribute to the long-term Regions & Nations strategy.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leaders across government, business, academia and civil society, including Combined Authorities, universities and major employers.
• Design, oversee and continuously improve place-based programmes, ensuring quality, innovation and measurable impact.
• Develop scalable approaches that can be adapted across other UK regions and devolved nations.
• Represent WIG at regional and national events, positioning the organisation as a leading voice on place-based leadership and cross-sector collaboration.
• Work closely with membership, partnerships, marketing and research teams to maximise engagement, commercial opportunities and organisational impact.
• Lead, coach and develop the Regions & Nations team, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative culture.
About You
You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong understanding of devolution, regional economic development and cross-sector leadership. You will have a proven track record of building high-level stakeholder relationships, developing successful programmes, managing budgets and leading teams through growth and change.
Experience working within regional development, public policy, local government, membership organisations, charities or other mission-driven environments will be highly valuable.