It's time once again for another edition of our North East Jobs Thursday Spotlight page.

Spotlight is your weekly focus on some of the fantastic public sector job vacancies available from across our region.

This week, we are zooming out ever so slightly from the north east, all the way out into space, in fact. Yes, that's right. Actual space!

THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT

Cluster Manager - Space North East England - Busines Durham
Salary: £48,738 to £53,051 • Closing date: 29th October 2026

We are delighted to share this rare and exciting opportunity for a Cluster Manager to join Business Durham, leading the Space North East England (SNEE) cluster and accelerating the growth of the region’s space and satellite applications sector.

Funded by the UK Space Agency, the cluster aims to stimulate and grow the space and satellite applications economy across the North East as part of a national network of regional space clusters. SNEE builds on the strong foundations established by the North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence, led by Business Durham on behalf of the Satellite Applications Catapult since 2014.

Following the award of UK Space Agency core funding through the Space Cluster Network Programme 2026-2030, SNEE is embarking on a new phase of activity to further develop the North East’s space ecosystem. This includes supply chain, workforce and skills development, business engagement, inward investment and new market identification, and raising the profile of the region’s space sector nationally and internationally.

The North East’s space sector is thriving, with more than 80 companies contributing £171m to the regional economy and employing around 1,340 people. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the next phase of growth in one of the region’s fastest-growing and most innovative sectors.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

As Cluster Manager, you'll lead the strategic direction of Space North East England, driving the growth of the region’s space capabilities by engaging closely with organisations across the ‘triple helix’ of industry, academia and government.

You'll play a key role in shaping a strong, collaborative ecosystem that delivers real benefits for the North East. A core part of your mission will be to raise the region’s profile nationally and internationally, positioning it as a leading UK hub for space sector innovation and an attractive location for businesses to start, scale and succeed in this fast-growing market.

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