Strategic Leader: Creative & Digital Growth (Hybrid)

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY; Oak Tree; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Flexible working

27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Private Counselling Sessions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY is recruiting for a senior Head of Creative and Digital Sector Growth to drive growth in Tees Valley's creative, cultural and digital economy. You will lead programmes and partnerships that catalyse business expansion, new ideas and investment, while supporting veterans’ employment pathways and inclusive recruitment practices.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong financial oversight of large programmes with public funding, and a track record of attracting

Qualifications

• Strong experience creating and delivering growth plans, programmes or projects that support sector growth, innovation and investment.
• Develop bold sector propositions, attract private investment and turn creative ideas into commercial opportunities.
• Experience leading large programmes with public funding, strong financial control, performance tracking and compliance.
• Track record of attracting investment, supporting business growth and creating jobs.
• Good knowledge of the creative, cultural and digital sectors and their growth potential.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to influence government, investors, industry, cultural partners and education providers.
• Experience securing external funding and making the most of investment opportunities.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build teams focused on delivery, innovation and improvement.
• Clear communication and influencing skills, with confidence representing an organisation at senior level.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities that make Tees Valley more competitive.

Skills

Growth plans

Investment attraction

Public funding programs

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Sector knowledge

Commercial opportunities

Job description

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY is recruiting for a senior Head of Creative and Digital Sector Growth to drive growth in Tees Valley's creative, cultural and digital economy. You will lead programmes and partnerships that catalyse business expansion, new ideas and investment, while supporting veterans’ employment pathways and inclusive recruitment practices.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong financial oversight of large programmes with public funding, and a track record of attracting