Welcome to the latest edition of our North East Jobs Thursday Spotlight page!

Spotlight is your weekly focus of some of the fantastic positions available across our region.

Each week, we highlight some of the best and most interesting new vacancies listed on our site, and also speak to people from different local councils and public sector organisations from around the North East to find out more about what it's like to work in the public sector.

This week we're shining a light on some incredible senior leadership opportunities.

THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT

Joint Director of Public Health - South Tees
Salary: £123,638.93 • Closing date: 27th October 2026

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an ambitious partnership at the heart of the North East as the new Joint Director of Public Health for South Tees.

Serving the communities of Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland, you will be the strategic leader and independent advocate for population health, driving action to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and create healthier communities for current and future generations.

Working across a range of key strategic partners, you will shape policy, influence services and champion a prevention-focused approach that delivers lasting change.

Deputy Director: Growth Strategy Unit - HM Treasury
Salary: £86,000 • Closing date: 5th October

Become part of the core of government and contribute to the UK's growth mission. Leading the Growth Strategy Unit, you will engage with No.10, the Cabinet Office, and senior leaders to develop economic strategies, form key partnerships, and promote policies that generate lasting economic impact across the country from the Darlington Economic Campus.

Interim Head of Commissioning (Children and Families) - North Yorkshire Council
Salary: £71,513 - £80,593 • Closing date: 12th October

Lead transformational commissioning that changes children’s lives.

Are you an experienced commissioning leader who thrives on driving strategic change, influencing system-wide improvement, and delivering better outcomes for children, young people and families?

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Interim Head of Commissioning to lead the commissioning strategy for Children's Services during an exciting period of transformation and development.