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 have some exciting new roles from Stockton-on-Tees, North Tyneside and County Durham.

THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT

Director of Neighbourhoods
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Salary: £143,792 • Closing date: 22nd March

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are seeking an outstanding senior leader to join their Corporate Management Team as Director of Neighbourhoods.

The borough is defined by ambition, innovation and strong community spirit, and this role central to shaping the places, services and experiences that matter most to its residents.

You'll lead a broad, high-profile portfolio including Community Services, Culture, Libraries & Events, and Environment, Leisure & Green Infrastructure.

Senior Regeneration Project Manager
North Tyneside Council
Salary: £66,113 • Closing date: 31st March

North Tyneside Council have an exceptional leadership opportunity for a Senior Regeneration Project Manager to join them and lead on the development and delivery of high profile regeneration schemes.

You'll oversee multi-million-pound capital projects from concept to completion, manage multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants, secure external funding, build strong partnerships with developers, businesses, community stakeholders and regional partners.

Operations Manager
The Light, Durham
Salary: £38,220 - £41,771 • Closing date: 22nd March

Durham County Council are looking for an exceptional Venue Operations Manager to shape an outstanding visitor experience from day one. Opening in summer 2026, The Light will bring together art, science, history, creativity and community, welcoming up to 100,000 visitors a year. 

You’ll help build and motivate a new team, and lead all day-to-day operations to ensure The Light is welcoming, safe, accessible and brilliantly run.

Culture House Sunderland
There's also a special mention this week for two excellent new roles at Culture House Sunderland, which include Digital Programme Officer and Learning and Engagement Manager.