Project Development Manager

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional development agency in Tees Valley is seeking a Project Development Manager to drive the growth of the Creative & Digital Investment Zone. This role is crucial for shaping projects that attract investment and deliver economic benefits. The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable, and skilled at fostering relationships across multi-disciplinary teams, transforming strategic goals into actionable outcomes. Offering hybrid working and various benefits, this position is perfect for those focused on regional development and project management.

Benefits

Hybrid/Flexible working

27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 after 5 years

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Private Counselling Sessions

Access to Physiotherapy Sessions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Free Parking

On-site café with staff discount

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and collaborative with the ability to support multiple projects.
• Good at building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advance opportunities within the Creative & Digital Investment Zone.
• Develop investment-ready proposals from concept to execution.
• Work with partners to turn strategic objectives into outcomes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Job description

Project Development Manager – Tees Valley Investment Zone

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Development Manager to join our Investment Development team at a pivotal moment for the Tees Valley. With the emergence of a new Local Growth Plan, this is an exceptional time to help shape our future and unlock significant economic growth.

A major part of this next chapter is the Tees Valley Investment Zone, focused on accelerating growth in our Creative and Digital sectors. The Investment Zone is a cornerstone of the region’s strategy and will rely on high‑quality project development that attracts investment, strengthens delivery confidence and translates ambitions into impactful outcomes.

Our team will play a central role in turning the ambitions of the Local Growth Plan and Investment Pipeline into deliverable, investment‑ready projects. Working closely with internal and external partners, we will develop opportunities from concept into robust, compelling and investable proposals.

As Project Development Manager you will be pivotal in advancing opportunities within the Creative & Digital Investment Zone while contributing to the wider portfolio of regional priorities. You will help bring these opportunities to fruition, turning strategic priorities into tangible outcomes that drive prosperity across the Tees Valley.

About the team

The TVCA Investment Development team provides Economic Intelligence, Policy Development and Programme & Project Development. We are looking for a dynamic, creative and knowledgeable person to join the team during a busy time as we strengthen our evidence base, influence national policy, and secure investment for projects that deliver our ambitions.

Role requirements

You will be organised, adaptable and good at building strong relationships with clients. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, collaborative and focused with excellent attention to detail and the ability to support multiple projects and programmes working across multi‑disciplinary teams.

Our Benefits

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to Private Counselling Sessions
• Access to Physiotherapy Sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Free Parking
• On‑site café with staff discount and more

Additional information

Applications should include a cover letter demonstrating alignment to the attached Competency Framework. To discuss the role informally, please contact Kirsty Weston, Senior Development Manager at [e-mail].

TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status and is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability. If you need a different format of application, please email [e-mail] or call 0734 1476 372.

Please note you should hear from us within four weeks of the closing date if you are shortlisted for interview. Otherwise you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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