Project Support Officer (IDV)

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Closing Date: 19/04/2026
Contract Permanent
Working Hours Full Time
Location Darlington
Salary £34,434- £37,280
Company Tees Valley Combined Authority

Job Description

As Project Support Officer you will support and connect all key workstreams for the Investment Development Team.

You will build and develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, assisting with the development and delivery of key projects and working collaboratively with all teams to ensure key priorities are delivered.

You will support the policy and economic intelligence functions as they align to the broader work of the team.

You will assist the Senior Development Manager, Head of Investment Development and other colleagues in delivering the actions and priorities of the team by implementing and maintaining appropriate systems and documentation to enable effective management of all workstreams.

You will be able to translate this work as it contributes to the wider priorities of the combined authority and partners.

Please visit the Supporting Documents section for the Job Description, Competency Framework and Benefits Booklet.  Applications should include a cover letter demonstrating alignment to the Competency Framework attached.  Leadership & Direction – Communication & Influence – Experience & Technical – Responsibility & Accountability

To have an informal discussion about the role please contact: Kirsty Weston, Senior Development Manager at Kirsty.Weston@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

Our Benefits

  • Hybrid/Flexible working
  • 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to Private Counselling Sessions
  • Access to Physio Therapy Sessions
  • Specsavers Eye-Care Vouchers
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Free Parking
  • On Site Café with staff Discount & more!

TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status and is committed to continuously developing best-practice approaches to inclusion. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Should you need the application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team at TVCAHR@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk or call 0734 1476 372 so we can discuss how best to support you.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are committed to supporting veterans find and secure employment opportunities. This includes a guaranteed interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Please note, you should hear from us within four weeks of the closing date if you are shortlisted for interview, otherwise you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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