We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Place Specialist to lead the development and delivery of place-based working, helping create the conditions for people to be active across multiple localities in the Tees Valley. This is a strategic role focused on managing projects, partnerships, and people to embed physical activity into local systems and tackle the inequalities that limit opportunities for people to be active.
You will play a key role in aligning local priorities with Sport England’s Place Expansion investment, supporting both the You’ve Got This (YGT) work in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland, and the Phase 1 expansion across Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, and Darlington.
This is a leadership role for someone who can confidently connect systems, guide others, and ensure work is driven by insight and community need.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on the design, coordination, and delivery of place-based projects aligned with strategic and local goals.
Manage resources, timelines, and evaluation activity, ensuring effective use of investment and high-quality outcomes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across sectors, acting as a trusted partner and connector.
Support organisations and communities to co-design and implement sustainable solutions that embed physical activity.
Influence and align partners to adopt whole-system thinking and deliver inclusive, community-centred approaches.
Lead small teams or task groups and mentor others to build local capacity.
Contribute to capturing learning and sharing insight across the partnership and with stakeholders including Sport England.
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.
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.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus.
Interviews will take place on 11 June 2025.
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What we offer you:
A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3- and 5-years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays.
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
Special leave to support a range of circumstances.
Hybrid working arrangements: There is the potential for hybrid working when appropriate, however there is an expectation that within the role the post holder spends time within the localities they will be working in.
Flexi time scheme
A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition.
A range of family friendly benefits
An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources
More information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here.
