Our commitment to strategic partnerships and service excellence
We are dedicated to working strategically with our partners to enhance services for our shareholders and corporate subscribers. By collaborating with leading organizations, we ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions that support the growth and resilience of the public sector workforce.
Our partnerships with renowned brands demonstrate our commitment to improving local government services and advancing public sector excellence.
OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS
Opus People Solutions is a recruitment agency specialising in both public and private sector placements across various disciplines, including social work, business support, administration, and more. As a local authority-owned company, Opus reinvests profits back into the public sector to support local communities.
West Midlands Employers (WME) and OPUS are working in partnership to take a regional approach to workforce challenges.
SOLACE
The Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (Solace) is the UK's leading network for local government and public sector professionals. The organization actively influences public service policy and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the sector.
West Midlands Employers (WME) partners with Solace to deliver the regional Chief Executive Network, providing a dedicated space for senior leaders to collaborate, share best practices, and address key public sector challenges.
LGA
West Midlands Employers (WME) works in close partnership with the Local Government Association (LGA) to support councils in developing a skilled, resilient, and future-ready workforce. Through this collaboration, WME helps drive national workforce initiatives, provides expert consultancy, and delivers leadership development programmes tailored to local government needs.
Together, WME and the LGA champion innovation, best practices, and policy influence to strengthen public services across the region.
CIPD
West Midlands Employers (WME) partners with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to promote excellence in people management and workforce development across the public sector. Through this collaboration, WME supports HR professionals with expert guidance, training, and best practices to drive innovation and effectiveness in local government.
Together, WME and CIPD champion professional development, strategic workforce planning, and the future of public sector HR.
TRIBEPAD
West Midlands Employers (WME) partners with TribePad, a leading recruitment platform, to enhance its hiring processes. TribePad’s advanced applicant tracking and video interviewing capabilities enable WME to efficiently account manage public sector recruitment, attract top talent, and streamline the hiring process for public sector roles.
WMADASS
WMADASS is a regional group that brings together senior professionals and leaders working within adult social care across the West Midlands. WMADASS typically focuses on improving adult social care, sharing best practices, and influencing policy at a local and regional level.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL EMPLOYERS (NARE)
www.local.gov.uk/our-support/workforce-and-hr-support/who-we-are/regional-employers-organisations
West Midlands Employers (WME) is a proud member of the National Association of Regional Employers, working collaboratively with regional counterparts to shape national workforce policy and drive innovation in public sector employment.
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Michelle O’Neill
Principal Consultant, L&OD