We stand by your side, providing the guidance and resources necessary to cultivate successful teams with our network of trusted professionals.
Keeping you up to date with the changes in the law and legislation
Recruitment and resource for all levels of your organisation
Resource for training with events, webinars and podcasts
Full support with mediation and arbitration work
Our shareholders
WME is owned by the 31 councils that govern the West Midlands, enabling regional collaboration.
Helping you make the most out of your people
Over the next 5 years WME will continue to be a small and agile organisation with a dense matrix of expertly skilled employees and associate consultants that operate with high standards and integrity.
To deliver the consolidation and evolution of the organisation, WME will invest in our business systems to ensure effective and efficient service delivery, ensuring this underpins our plans for a relationship-led organisation.
Priorities for the next five years 2025-2030
We will be your partner in progress by delivering against five priorities; Delivering Trusted Services, Leading Collaboration, Representing the Region, Improving Career Desirability and Inspiring Workforce Innovation.
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Our vision and values
Our Vision
That every citizen of the West Midlands has access to modern, high quality public services that work together to help them and our Region thrive.
Our Mission
Uniting Local Government Employers and other public sector organisations to ensure they attract, develop, and retain a highly skilled, motivated, and productive workforce, with a sustainable talent pipeline that deliver high quality services for the communities we serve.
Our Purpose
As the Regional Employers’ Organisation, we will support our shareholder councils and other public sector organisations on their current or immediate people needs and help to prepare their organisation and employees for the future world of work.
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INFLUENCING CHANGEWe innovate within our services and create change in the public sector.
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HONESTYWe are transparent about our interests and communicate with our members.
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EXCELLENCEWe strive to deliver a quality service to our members every day.
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AMBITIONWe aim high, making a positive difference through spectacular work.
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RESPECTWe accept everyone as an individual, supporting all our members with understanding and inclusion.
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TRUSTWe consider ourselves your colleagues, so you know you can depend on us.
What's on
Discover what's happening across the West Midlands for local authorities and public sector professionals. From collaborative workshops to keynote speeches, qualification programmes to industry update seminars, our events are designed to inform, connect, and inspire.
Browse the upcoming schedule to find the perfect event for your organisation!
31 March 2025
09:00
Annual Public Sector Workforce Summit
‘Innovating Workforces for a Future of Change’ An event for all HR, OD & Transformation Professionals to generate new ideas, take away new tools and build your support network #WFS2025
01 October 2025
10:00
ILM Level 5 Effective Coaching and Mentoring Qualification
Through this programme, our commitment is to ignite, enthuse and develop your passion in the value of coaching and mentoring; engage and motivate you to maximise your experiences and successfully complete and build your confidence and competence to make a real difference with the skills you acquire
18 September 2025
08:30
The West Midlands Tri-Sector Challenge
Join us on a learning adventure! The challenge offers a fantastic opportunity for aspiring leaders to gain exposure to issues outside of their normal work giving them a taste of what senior management is really like.
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Speak with us
Get in touch to explore how we can support your team's growth and development.
Michelle O’Neill
Principal Consultant, L&OD