Tees Valley Combined Authority

Be part of Tees Valley's transformation. The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is driving one of the UK's most ambitious regional renewal and growth agendas, creating opportunity for our residents, businesses and communities. The organisation has developed an Improvement Plan and we are strengthening our governance, rebuilding trust and embedding excellence at every level of the organisation. This is your opportunity to be part of that journey; striving to achieve organisational excellence that delivers real, visible impact across the Tees Valley. At TVCA, you'll work at the heart of regional change; securing investment, creating jobs and driving sustainable growth that transforms lives. Bring your expertise, help us improve and innovate, and play a defining role in powering a region with global ambition. About the role As our new Director of Finance and Resources, you will play a defining role in securing the financial integrity, capability and confidence that underpin our mission to deliver for the region. You'll help us turn ambition into outcomes, ensuring every pound we spend translates into visible, positive impact for residents and communities across Tees Valley. You will be the Authority's principal financial adviser and a cornerstone of exemplary financial management. You'll lead our finance and procurement functions, ensuring transparency, rigour and value for money in everything we do. You will have the opportunity to oversee the financial arrangements for our Mayoral Development Corporations; driving sound financial management and supporting regeneration projects that create real community benefit. You'll also be working closely with our elected Mayor, Cabinet and Chief Executive to secure long-term financial sustainability, while championing a culture of accountability, improvement and collaboration across the authority. You'll lead on all aspects of financial management, from devolution negotiations and investment strategy to strategic financial planning; working with finance leaders across the five Tees Valley local authorities to develop shared approaches that deliver for residents. About you We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking finance leader who thrives on challenge and opportunity. With a track record of delivering excellence in complex, politically-led and highly regulated environments, you bring credibility, integrity and strategic acumen to every conversation. You will be comfortable operating at the highest levels in regional government, advising elected members, engaging with government departments, and leading financial discussions that shape the region's future. You'll be equally adept at inspiring your teams and partners, embedding the values of good governance, and fostering collective accountability. Above all, you'll bring a sense of purpose. A commitment to using financial leadership not just to manage resources, but to i mprove lives, build trust, and drive lasting change for the people of Tees Valley. Join us. Lead with integrity. Help drive Tees Valley forward. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact our retained advisors at Tile Hill: Mark Bearn - () Dylan Craven - () Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 15th February 2026 To apply: To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (three sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (three sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact . Applications should include: Full contact details; Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees); Details of your notice period Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview. At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email .

Be part of Tees Valley's transformation. The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is driving one of the UK's most ambitious regional renewal and growth agendas, creating opportunity for our residents, businesses and communities. The organisation has developed an Improvement Plan and we are strengthening our governance, rebuilding trust and embedding excellence at every level of the organisation. This is your opportunity to be part of that journey; striving for organisational excellence that delivers real, visible impact across the Tees Valley. At TVCA, you'll work at the heart of regional change; securing investment, creating jobs and driving sustainable growth that transforms lives. Bring your expertise, help us improve and innovate, and play a defining role in powering a region with global ambition. About the role As Chief Legal & Monitoring Officer, you will be the Combined Authority's principal legal adviser, ensuring our governance is robust, transparent and future-focused. You'll provide leadership and oversight not only for TVCA, but also for the South Tees Development Corporation (STDC), Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC) and Hartlepool Development Corporation (HDC); all key drivers of regeneration and economic opportunity across the Tees Valley. Your advice will shape major investment and regeneration decisions, underpinning the legal integrity of initiatives that directly improve the lives of local people. From creating jobs and homes to transforming town centres and industrial sites. This is a pivotal leadership role. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Elected Mayor, Cabinet and the senior leadership team, you'll help translate strategic vision into sound, actionable governance. You'll champion continuous improvement, ensure compliance with statutory duties, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration across the organisation. You'll also be a key partner in our dialogue with Government and regional stakeholders, ensuring confidence in how we operate and deliver for our communities. About You We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking legal leader who shares our commitment to improvement and public value. You'll bring proven experience advising senior leaders within complex or highly regulated organisations, ideally in the public sector. We want to see evidence of your deep understanding of governance, accountability and statutory responsibilities, including your understanding of the role of the Monitoring Officer. Key to success in this role will be your strong leadership skills; engaging, motivating and guiding teams through change with integrity and purpose. Finally, your collaborative influence, with the ability to work constructively with Government departments, partners and stakeholders to strengthen confidence and drive delivery is fundamental to this role. This is more than a legal role. It's a chance to help shape the future of a region, rebuild public trust and deliver the governance foundations for a brighter Tees Valley. Join us. Lead with integrity. Help drive Tees Valley forward. For a confidential discussion, please contact our retained advisors at Tile Hill: Bella Bennett - ( ) Anita Denton - () Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 15th February 2026 To apply: To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (three sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (three sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact . Applications should include: Full contact details; Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees); Details of your notice period Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview. At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email .