Hours: 37 hours Contract: Fixed Term (Funded project until 31 March 2026) Salary: £54,214 - £58,049 Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire. Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for. Please note that all applications must be accompanied by a personal statement to outline your interest and suitability for the role. Key Responsibilities Made Smarter is an ambitious programme seeking to digitise manufacturers and embed Industry 4.0 to enable regional businesses to become more productive, less wasteful, and more competitive with their continental counterparts. As Made Smarter Programme Manager you’ll develop strong working relationships with representatives from the combined authorities, local authorities and other key partners that make up Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber, including the manufacturing sector, business associations and representative bodies, and central government departments. Key responsibilities include: Provide project oversight and input into collaborative projects linked to Made Smarter. Lead the engagement with Government departments for Made Smarter and be advocate for its extension. Provide leadership to the programme, managing the staff resource within SYMCA. Shape and deliver the overall Made Smarter programme strategy, ensuring all partners are informed and in agreement with the direction of delivery. Develop proposals and a plan for any potential future programme delivery. Work closely with other SYMCA colleagues on Made Smarter evaluation, monitoring, contracting, and reporting. Develop, prepare, and deliver Highlight Reports for Made Smarter meetings with internal and external partners. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will have good knowledge of economic development within the manufacturing sector with an understanding of the wider national economic landscape, including technological, environmental, and social factors. You will have significant knowledge and understanding of sub-region/city region and regional agendas including the workings of Combined Authorities and Local Authorities and the way in which these interact with local partnerships and approaches. We’d love to hear from candidates with the following experience: Understanding of public sector funding streams. Substantial experience of regularly writing strategic and highly complex reports in a clear, concise manner and to a high standard. Experience of working across organisational boundaries to achieve consensus and develop solutions to complex and politically sensitive issues. Substantial experience of identifying and building critical networks and relationships at a high level. Ability to create positive working relationships – both within local authorities and outside and an ability to deliver shared agendas. The ability to communicate complex and contentious information, both orally and in writing, to a range of audiences in a clear, articulate, balanced and succinct way. Experience of managing resources and projects and/or programmes. Substantial experience of leading and/or managing individual projects and providing leadership and oversight to a complex programme of activity. For more detail, please see the role profile attached. Benefits All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success. In addition to the above, some of benefits include - Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues. Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.