Life at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Colleagues share what they enjoy about working at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and some of the tasks they carry out within their roles.

What our people say about us

Don't just take our word for it when we say the Combined Authority is a great workplace, hear from our greatest asset, our workforce. On this page you can hear from colleagues who share their experiences of working at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, as well as some information about the teams in which they work.

Meet some of our teams at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority

  2. The Commercial team

    Supporting colleagues across the organisation to obtain value for money and social value on the goods, services and works through competitive, open, and transparent procurements.

  3. The Digital & Technology Services team (DTS)

    The Digital and Technology Services team (formerly known as ICT) share with you what working life is like at West Yorkshire Combined Authority for the DTS team, and why they love the work that they do.

  4. The Employment and Skills team

    Making sure everyone in West Yorkshire has the skills they need to secure good work and enjoy the benefits our region has to offer, is at the heart of what the West Yorkshire Combined Authority stands for. The work of the Employment and Skills team supports individuals to upskill and provides the ability for individuals to access good jobs within strong and prosperous businesses across West Yorkshire.

  5. The Innovation team

    West Yorkshire is a hotbed of innovation. With a vision to become a place that is globally recognised for developing an open, inclusive, thriving ecosystem, where SMEs, budding entrepreneurs and individuals are inspired to innovate.

  7. The Transport Policy and Delivery team

    From the development of policy and strategy through to the delivery of projects and programmes on the ground, the Transport Policy and Delivery at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is shaping the future of transport in West Yorkshire. The teams within the directorate set the strategic direction for transport, develop transport projects and proposals and work with partners and stakeholders to deliver these.

Employee Video Testimonials

Meet Lorna Holroyd who is a Programme Lead in the Business Support Team. Lorna talks about her experience working at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and how her career has developed.

 

Meet Yusuf Ukadia who is a Policy and Casework Support Officer in the Mayoral Office. Yusuf talks about his experience working at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

 

Meet Hannah and Priyah. They talk about their own experience working at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Ever wondered what it is like to work within the Evaluation Team at the Combined Authority?

Anna Woodhouse, Evaluation Manager at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority talks about what it is like to work within the Evaluation team and why you should choose a career within Evaluation at the Combined Authority.  

More stories from staff at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority

There are more employee testimonials on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Vercida page, as well as information on the inclusivity of our organisation.

Visit West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Vercida page

Our accreditations

  • Disability Confident Employer
  • Armed Forces Covenant
  • Vercida
  • CIHT Diversity & Inclusion Charter
  • Mindful Employer
  • Living Wage Employer
  • Fair Work Charter
  • DEI Employer of Choice Shortlist