Policy and Economy Advisor
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 18/09/2026 23:59
Salary:
N9 £47,665 - £50,908 per annum. Please note it is North East MSA policy to appoint at the starting point of the salary band
Job Category:
Policy/ Research
Employment Location:
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East and remote working arrangements.
Further Information
Help deliver clean growth in the North East.
We're growing our Clean Energy Strategy team and looking for an experienced and proactive individual to drive clean energy policy, programmes and partnerships across the region, with a focus upon ports and offshore wind. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of clean energy in the North East, helping to create green jobs and attract investment into the region.
In this role, you will:
- Support development of port and offshore wind strategy, including supporting delivering of associated programmes.
- Contribute to building relationships with national and regional stakeholders to shape ports and offshore wind investment.
- Support the development and coordination of the new North East Ports Partnership and associated activity.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is willing to grow their knowledge of clean energy, port development and offshore wind in the North East.
- Has experience of building relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders.
- Is eager to bringing people together around common goals.
- Is motivated to stimulate the growth of the North East clean energy economy, focusing upon offshore wind.
Join us to make the North East grow as the Home of the Green Energy Revolution.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We support flexible working and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
If you are organised, collaborative, detail-oriented and motivated by delivering successful projects that make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Lewis Evans, Programme Manager (Clean Energy Strategy) lewis.evans@northeast-ca.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications: 18th September 2026 at 23:59.
For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please visit our website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk.
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.