Chief Operating Officer

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

29/10/2024

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 19/11/2024 23:59

Salary:

£129,103.00 per year

Hours per week:

Job Category:

Executive / Managerial

Vacancy ID:

272224

Employment Location:

Tees Valley Combined Authority

Number of posts:

Closing date:

19 Nov

Further Information

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the operations of the Middlesbrough and Hartlepool Development Corporations (MDC and HDC). The COO will take executive responsibility for daily operations, project delivery, and the overall strategic direction of both DCs, ensuring high performance, cost-efficiency, and alignment with organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities

Overseeing staff leadership and management, fostering a culture of innovation and economic growth
Actively engaging with investors, landowners, and business stakeholders to maximise regional regeneration and inward investment.
The COO will also play an ambassadorial role, promoting the DC areas, shaping long-term economic growth strategies, and ensuring effective community and partner engagement.
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive and Group Director of Finance and Resources, the COO will drive continuous improvement, accountability, and high-quality outcomes across all projects.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic leader with a strong focus on economic development to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Middlesbrough and Hartlepool regions.

Our Benefits

Hybrid/Flexible working
28 Days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years service
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Car Lease Scheme
Free Parking
On Site Café with staff Discount & more!

To have an informal discussion on the role please contact: TVCAHR@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

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.

Please note, you should hear from us within four weeks of the closing date if you are shortlisted for interview, otherwise you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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