Rebecca Davis
Chief Executive
Rebecca provides leadership across the organisation and is responsible for the delivery of WME’s Strategic Plan 2020 to 2025.
Our vision is to advocate for people-centred organisations like our members, build a diverse and resilient public sector workforce and champion the West Midlands as a thriving place to live and work. Our 3 priorities for the next 5 years are to tackle regional priorities, investing in research and discussion to develop services which directly address the key areas of concern in the West Midlands workforce, to Deliver Strong Shared Services by extending our product book for more services in HR, Leadership, Coaching and Resourcing, and to put our members at the heart of our organisation, strengthening our offering by listening to our members and their priorities.
Chief Executive
Rebecca provides leadership across the organisation and is responsible for the delivery of WME’s Strategic Plan 2020 to 2025.
Director of HR, Consultancy & Memberships
Lesley is experienced in working with councils on organisational and structural reviews and more.
Director of Leadership, Organisational Development & Resourcing
Extensive experience in resourcing and is the lead for recruitment and talent development within WME.
Assistant Director of Finance & Governance
WME Treasurer delivering sound and robust financial management and governance practices within WME
Business & Corporate Services Manager
Managing the Corporate Centre for WME, our Event programme and our media and web presence.
Principal Consultant Resourcing
Chloe joined WME in December 2021. She has over 15 years’ experience in Resourcing and HR, most recently in the public and charity sectors.
Executive Support to Chief Executive and Governance Support Officer
Chrisie joined the organisation in July 2020
Principal Consultant - HR
Lorna is one of WME’s Principal Consultants for HR and delivers a range of HR services to our members.
Resourcing Officer
Lucy is a Resourcing Officer at West Midlands Employers and joined in November 2022 with previous experience in HR and recruitment from Local Authorities in the West Midlands. Lucy is currently the support and lead on Resourcing projects.
Marketing & Comms Service Advisor
Marianne joined the organisation in May 2024 as our Marketing & Comms Service Advisor
Service Development Manager, L&OD
Working as a senior consultant in the Leadership & OD Team, Matthew joined WME in September 2022 and has significant experience in organisational design, development, transformational change programmes, and leadership.
Marketing and Comms Assistant
Murthaza joined the organisation in June 2022
Resourcing Service Assistant
Delivering administrative support and excellent customer service to a wide client base.
Resourcing Service Adviser
Supporting members’ resourcing needs with the Talentlink recruitment system and Executive Recruitment.
Principal Consultant - HR
Rachael joined WME in October 2022, initially as Principal Consultant (Workforce Specialist) and then transferred to Principal Consultant (HR) in January 2024 having previously been in a Senior Strategic HR role at a District Council. She has extensive experience in public sector HR.
Consultant – Coaching & Mentoring
Trained coach and supervision facilitator with experience in systems development and training.
Learning & Organisational Development Advisor
Shanda provides achievable professional advice, guidance and encouragement on WME services.
Herefordshire Council
Cllr Phillips has served on the WME Management Board for several years and represents the sub-region of Herefordshire, Shropshire & Telford.
Redditch Borough Council
Cllr Dormer represents the sub-region of Worcestershire
Redditch Borough Council
Cllr Gledhill represents the District Councils in the West Midlands
Staffordshire County Council
Cllr White represents the sub-region of Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent.
Shropshire Council
Cllr Butler represents the sub regions of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Cllr Piper represents the sub-region of the Black Country.
Business & Corporate Services Manager
Managing the Corporate Centre for WME, our Event programme and our media and web presence.
Executive Support to Chief Executive and Governance Support Officer
Chrisie joined the organisation in July 2020
Marketing & Comms Service Advisor
Marianne joined the organisation in May 2024 as our Marketing & Comms Service Advisor
Principal Consultant - HR
Lorna is one of WME’s Principal Consultants for HR and delivers a range of HR services to our members.
Principal Consultant - HR
Rachael joined WME in October 2022, initially as Principal Consultant (Workforce Specialist) and then transferred to Principal Consultant (HR) in January 2024 having previously been in a Senior Strategic HR role at a District Council. She has extensive experience in public sector HR.
Service Development Manager, L&OD
Working as a senior consultant in the Leadership & OD Team, Matthew joined WME in September 2022 and has significant experience in organisational design, development, transformational change programmes, and leadership.
Marketing and Comms Assistant
Murthaza joined the organisation in June 2022
Consultant – Coaching & Mentoring
Trained coach and supervision facilitator with experience in systems development and training.
Learning & Organisational Development Advisor
Shanda provides achievable professional advice, guidance and encouragement on WME services.
Chief Executive
Rebecca provides leadership across the organisation and is responsible for the delivery of WME’s Strategic Plan 2020 to 2025.
Director of HR, Consultancy & Memberships
Lesley is experienced in working with councils on organisational and structural reviews and more.
Director of Leadership, Organisational Development & Resourcing
Extensive experience in resourcing and is the lead for recruitment and talent development within WME.
Assistant Director of Finance & Governance
WME Treasurer delivering sound and robust financial management and governance practices within WME
Principal Consultant Resourcing
Chloe joined WME in December 2021. She has over 15 years’ experience in Resourcing and HR, most recently in the public and charity sectors.
Resourcing Officer
Lucy is a Resourcing Officer at West Midlands Employers and joined in November 2022 with previous experience in HR and recruitment from Local Authorities in the West Midlands. Lucy is currently the support and lead on Resourcing projects.
Resourcing Service Assistant
Delivering administrative support and excellent customer service to a wide client base.
Resourcing Service Adviser
Supporting members’ resourcing needs with the Talentlink recruitment system and Executive Recruitment.
Herefordshire Council
Cllr Phillips has served on the WME Management Board for several years and represents the sub-region of Herefordshire, Shropshire & Telford.
Redditch Borough Council
Cllr Dormer represents the sub-region of Worcestershire
Redditch Borough Council
Cllr Gledhill represents the District Councils in the West Midlands
Staffordshire County Council
Cllr White represents the sub-region of Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent.
Shropshire Council
Cllr Butler represents the sub regions of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Cllr Piper represents the sub-region of the Black Country.
HR and Equalities professional with expertise in investigation, employee engagement and organisational development.
Enthusiastic coach, trainer and supervisor, delivering bespoke WME interventions and leadership programes.
Psychologist, Leadership coach and development consultant specialising in communication skills for critical workplace conversations.
Innovative and award-winning HR & OD professional with a creative and solution-based approach to complex cases.
Facilitating informative and engaging workshops, coaching and mentoring in all areas.
Enabling organisations or departments see and understand their services from the customer’s perspective.
Rita is a former NHS CEO, who now runs a coaching and leadership development practice. She has extensive experience of working in public service including in partnership with Local Authorities, Police and Fire Services and the Third Sector.
Shakil Butt (FCIPD, FCCA) is a values driven, accomplished, award winning HR and OD professional with over 30 years of experience including leading an award-winning global HR team in a multi faith, multi ethnic and multi-cultural environment.
Creative, outcome focused and pragmatic in organisational development and change initiatives with a focus on cultural shift, facilitation, behavioural change and leadership development.
Associate
A values-driven senior HR professional with experience in the public, not-for-profit and private sector. FCIPD qualified with more than 25 years’ experience in HR and Transformation roles, Louise is passionate about developing people and organisations to deliver great public services and create engaging workplaces. Louise has 16 years’ experience in the public and not-for-profit sector having worked as a Director in both the Fire and Rescue Service and Housing sector. She has significant experience of complex employee relations cases, is skilled in dealing with difficult issues and has a tactful, diplomatic style that creates highly effective working relationships.
Associate
Dr Mark Batey is a world-leading authority in Creativity, Innovation and Leadership. He combines cutting-edge academic insight and expertise, with international practitioner experience as a speaker, consultant, coach and facilitator. From helping build the X-Factor team to ‘inventing’ Gogglebox, to advising governments… Dr Batey has much to share to engage, enlighten and enthuse audiences.  Delivering motivational talks, interactive workshops, training and more.
Associate
A highly experience Chartered Fellow of the CIPD Ali has over 25 years’ experience and expertise in strategic organisational development, change management, Leadership and HR.
Associate
Alison is a HR Professional (FCIPD and MSc Strategic HRM) with 30 years’ experience in undertaking and managing all aspects of HR and Organisational Development.
Associate
With 25 years post-graduate HR and business development experience, including; recruitment, general HR, business development, coaching, learning and development, Andrew now runs his own speaking and training business, working with diverse clients including; Amazon, Lloyds, Aston University, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Essex County Council, Birmingham City University, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Association of Project Management, Federation of Small Businesses, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Institute of Directors.
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