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Development Director - Partnerships and Place
Tees Valley Sport is recruiting for a Development Director - Partnerships and Place.
Are you a dynamic leader passionate about creating the conditions for change and making physical activity and sport more accessible across the Tees Valley? We are seeking an experienced Development Director for Partnerships and Place to join our forward-thinking team at Tees Valley Sport, part of the national Active Partnership network.
The successful candidate will drive collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Sport England, local authorities, health partners, and community organizations, to implement our place-based, whole-system approach to tackling inactivity and inequalities.
You will have overall responsibility for our work on Sport England’s Place expansion investment within the Tees Valley, representing TVS at national conferences and forums, demonstrating the value of the investment, and leading a high-performing team.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic influence. A thorough understanding of whole-system change and a strong grasp of Sport England's 'Uniting the Movement' strategy are essential.
We are looking for someone who is committed to:
* Catalyzing change
* Engagement with senior leaders
* Creating a positive working culture
* Leading high-performing teams
* Using insight and intelligence to inform strategic decisions
* Being passionate about creating conditions for people to be active
Informal inquiries are welcome. For more details or questions, please contact Robin Bedford, Executive Director (Tees Valley Sport), via email at r.a.bedford@tees.ac.uk.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in various selection activities as part of the recruitment process.
If shortlisted, your interview will be held in person on campus.
The interview will take place on 30 May 2025.
Due to UKVI minimum salary thresholds, this position qualifies for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. To learn more about Team Teesside, click here.
What we offer you:
* The University’s annual leave year runs from 1 August to 31 July. In addition to statutory Bank Holidays, you are entitled to 259 hours (35 days) of paid annual leave during the year.
* Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure.
* Special leave to support various circumstances.
* Provision for staff personal development and recognition.
* Family-friendly benefits.
* An employee benefits platform offering discounts with over 350 retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources.
The closing date for applications is 29 April 2025 at 1:45 pm.
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