Borderlands Director

Tees Valley; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Borderlands is seeking an exceptional leader to build on strong foundations and help shape an ambitious future for culture across South Tees.

The role will drive strategic direction, strengthen organisational systems, and work with local communities, funders and partners. The appointment may require DBS disclosure and may involve visa sponsorship under UKVI rules. Interviews are planned for early November.

Job description

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Borderlands is now entering an important new phase. Building on the achievements of Phase 1, Phase 2 (2026–2029) begins a new investment period supported by Arts Council England, Tees Valley Combined Authority, North Star Housing and Public Health South Tees.

This next phase provides an opportunity to refresh Borderlands’ strategic direction, strengthen organisational systems, and shape a compelling programme rooted in the needs, ambitions and creativity of local communities.

As we move into the next phase of the programme, we are seeking an exceptional leader to build on strong foundations and help shape an ambitious future for culture across South Tees.

For more information about this position please see attached Candidate Pack on the Teesside University Job Vacancy page .

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

Interview date – Tuesday 10 November

Information on the benefits available to Teesside University employees can be found using the following link https://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/hr/benefits.cfmhere to view