Non-Executive Director
Remunerated at £14,857 per annum for circa 1 day per month, and based at Maritime House, Tyne Dock, South Shields, NE34 9PT. This is a public appointment made by the Secretary of State for Transport with a three-year tenure and the potential for renewal.
Welcome to the Port of Tyne, the largest UK trust port. As a Non‑Executive Director on the Board, you will help govern this independent statutory body, manage and develop the Port, and steward the River Tyne for the benefit of the wider stakeholder community.
We are especially interested in strengthening our team across the following areas:
* Senior operational finance and commercial skills gained in a large global engineering or related organisation
* Senior operational experience in transport, logistics or process automation
* Expertise in health & safety in high‑risk environments
* External stakeholder management
* Emerging technologies and AI
* Experience of HR and regional connections
Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight and governance, support the business in meeting its strategic and investment priorities, and contribute to the Port’s long‑term strategy, Tyne 2050, aligned with national and regional plans.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and appoint on merit. Applications will be considered under the Disability Confident scheme.
How to Apply
To find out more and to apply, please visit https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/pot-ned/ before the closing date.
Closing Date
midnight, Monday 8th December 2025.
Seniority Level
* Executive
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Business Development and Sales
Industries
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