Project Development Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/12/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/01/2026 09:00
Salary:
Grade P - £54,495 to £57,088
Job Category:
Regeneration/ Economic Development
Employment Location:
Teesside International Airport
Further Information
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Development Manager to join our Investment Development team at a pivotal moment for the Tees Valley. With the emergence of a new Local Growth Plan—which will set the blueprint for the region’s ambitions over the next decade—this is an exceptional time to help shape our future. The Plan will be underpinned by a diverse and expanding investment pipeline of projects, programmes and opportunities designed to unlock significant economic growth and create lasting benefits for our communities.
A major part of this next chapter is the Tees Valley Investment Zone, focused on accelerating growth in our Creative and Digital sectors. The Investment Zone forms a cornerstone of the region’s strategy, and its success will rely on high-quality project development that attracts investment, strengthens delivery confidence and translates ambitions into impactful outcomes.
Our team will play a central role in turning the ambitions of the Local Growth Plan and Investment Pipeline (including the Creative & Digital Investment Zone) into deliverable, investment-ready projects. Working closely with internal and external partners, we will develop opportunities from the concept into robust, compelling and investable proposals.
In this context, commercial delivery experience is highly valuable, enabling you to shape projects that are both strategically aligned and commercially sound. As Project Development Manager, you will be pivotal in advancing opportunities within the Creative & Digital Investment Zone while also contributing to the wider portfolio of regional priorities. You will help bring these opportunities to fruition, turning strategic priorities into tangible outcomes that drive prosperity across the Tees Valley.
About the team
The TVCA Investment Development team provides Economic Intelligence, Policy Development and Programme & Project Development. We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and knowledgeable person to join the team. It is a busy time as we work to strengthen our evidence base, work with government to influence and translate national policy to meet local need and work with the public and private sector to develop and secure investment for projects that will deliver our ambitions
We are a friendly productive team working in a fast-paced environment on a diverse work programme. We want people with a desire to succeed and you may have transferrable skills that are relevant to the roles.
Working in the TVCA Investment Development Team provides many opportunities to work on innovative approaches and develop your skills across the whole TVCA portfolio including the two Mayoral Development Corporations in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, the Creative & Digital focused Tees Valley Investment Zone and further devolution.
The team is also hiring an Investment Development Officer! For more information follow this link - Investment Development Officer - Tees Valley Combined Authority - North East Jobs
Role requirements
You will be organised, adaptable and good at building strong relationships with clients. We are looking for someone with strong transferable skills and experience.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, collaborative and focused with excellent attention to detail and the ability to support multiple projects and programmes working across multi-disciplinary teams.
Please visit the Supporting Documents section for the Job Description, Competency Framework and Benefits Booklet.
Additional information
Applications should include a cover letter demonstrating alignment to the Competency Framework attached. Leadership & Direction - Communication & Influence - Experience & Technical - Responsibility & Accountability
To have an informal discussion about the role please contact: Kirsty Weston, Senior Development Manager at Kirsty.weston@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Our Benefits
- Hybrid/Flexible working
- 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to Private Counselling Sessions
- Access to Physio Therapy Sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Free Parking
- On Site Café with staff Discount & more!
TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status, with constantly developing initiatives to become a lead in best practice. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for any role will be offered an interview, with reasonable adjustments if required. If you need a different format of application for the role, please email TVCAHR@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk or call 0734 1476 372.
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This job is closed for applications.