Programme Manager, Advanced Manufacturing
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
30/07/2026
Advert End Date:
24/08/2026 23:59
Salary:
N11 £55,604 - £59,068 per annum (Pay award pending). Please note it is North East MSA policy to appoint at the starting point of the salary band.
Employment Location:
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East and remote working arrangements.
Further Information
Help shape the future of advanced manufacturing in the North East.
We are looking for an experienced, proactive and adaptable Programme Manager to drive the development and delivery of major strategic initiatives across advanced manufacturing, in particular the £50 million Supplier Readiness and Transformation Programme.
Backed by the Department for Business and Trade and delivered by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, the Supplier Readiness and Transformation Programme is a flagship investment programme within the national DRIVE35 initiative. You will support our region’s businesses to accelerate their transition to electric vehicle production, strengthening supply chains, boosting productivity and helping to establish the North East as an internationally competitive cluster for the manufacture of electric vehicles.
You will also develop and leverage strong sector knowledge and stakeholder relationships to support senior leaders on other potential investment opportunities.
If you are excited by the prospect of delivering high-impact programmes, collaborating with senior stakeholders to unlock new opportunities and helping to shape the future of the North East's economy, we'd love to hear from you.
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 would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Caroline Fenwick, Head of Business Growth and Support caroline.fenwick@northeast-ca.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 24th August 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.