| Location: | Hybrid office and remote working as led by business need – with main presence at The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne. |
| Salary: | £81,069 - £85,885 |
| Contract: | Full-time, Permanent |
| Reporting to: | Reporting to: Assistant Director of Business Growth and Inward Investment |
| Closing Date: | 21 August 2025, noon. |
Do you have the leadership, insight and delivery expertise to drive business growth and support across the North East?
The North East Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to oversee the delivery of business support and growth services—ensuring SMEs and key sectors across the region receive the tools they need to thrive. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of business support in the North East and deliver inclusive, innovation-led growth.
As Head of Business Growth and Support, you will lead the implementation of strategies aligned with the Combined Authority’s Corporate Plan and Local Growth Plan. You will oversee the Growth Hub, Shine programme, and related initiatives—ensuring high-quality support reaches businesses across the region. Working closely with partners including local authorities, universities, and national government, you will help embed innovation and inclusive growth into mainstream business support.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team and work across the organisation to provide strategic advice, manage delivery, and ensure measurable impact. A confident and collaborative leader, you’ll bring experience in managing business support contracts, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a deep understanding of the needs of SMEs and high-growth sectors.
In this role, you will oversee the delivery of business support programmes, manage the procurement and delivery of business support services, manage strategic partnerships, and ensure services are efficient, inclusive, and aligned with regional priorities. You’ll champion diversity, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure resources are used effectively to deliver value for money.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of the region’s economic development. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and deliver real results for North East businesses and communities, we’d love to hear from you.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in senior roles, including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Join us to shape a fairer, healthier and more inclusive North East.