Join our Culture, Creative Industries and Sport team and play a leading role in shaping impactful projects across the North East. As Project Manager, you'll drive forward strategic programmes that deliver against our shared objectives, ensuring high-quality outcomes that align with the North East Culture, Creative Industries and Sport Strategic Framework and related investment plans. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the region's cultural ambition and growth.

You will coordinate and lead project planning, review and delivery, working closely with a wide range of partners across culture, the creative industries and sport. From establishing effective project governance to facilitating steering groups and task-focused workstreams, you'll ensure all stakeholders are engaged, informed and represented. Your ability to build strong relationships and manage complex activity will be key to ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards.

In this dynamic role, you will also support strategy development, interpret relevant local and national policy, and provide clear, evidence-based advice to managers. You'll report progress through the Combined Authority's governance structures and help drive improvements that enhance outcomes for residents. If you're an organised, collaborative project manager with a passion for culture, creativity and sport, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates who are underrepresented in senior roles, including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Mark Adamson, Principal Sectoral Growth & Delivery Manager mark.adamson@northeast-ca.gov.uk .

The closing date for applications is Friday 10th April 2026 at 23:59.

For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority's website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk .

This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.