Place Specialist Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Place Specialist – Tees Valley Sport
Location: Teesside University (Hybrid working available)
Interview Date: 11 June 2025

Tees Valley Sport is looking for a skilled, strategic, and collaborative Place Specialist to lead the development and delivery of place-based approaches that promote physical activity across the Tees Valley. This leadership role is ideal for someone who can connect systems, build strong partnerships, and guide work that is informed by local insight and community need.

You will play a key part in supporting Sport England’s Place Expansion investment, working on the You’ve Got This programme in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland, and contributing to the expansion into Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, and Darlington.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, coordination, and implementation of place-based projects aligned with strategic and local priorities.
• Manage resources, timelines, and evaluation activities to ensure effective investment use and impactful outcomes.
• Act as a trusted partner, building relationships across sectors to strengthen local collaboration.
• Support communities and organisations to co-design and embed sustainable solutions for physical activity.
• Champion whole-system approaches and inclusive, community-centred practices.
• Lead small teams and mentor others to grow local capacity and leadership.
• Contribute to learning and insight sharing across the partnership and with stakeholders such as Sport England.

Who we’re looking for:
A confident connector and strategic thinker with a strong background in project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and systems working. You’ll be motivated by reducing inequalities and creating opportunities for more active lives, grounded in the real needs of local communities.

Visa Sponsorship:
This role may qualify for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route, subject to eligibility and salary thresholds set by UKVI.

Important Notes:

If shortlisted, interviews will take place in person, on campus on 11 June 2025.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in additional selection activities.

Please apply directly through Teesside University’s careers page. Applications submitted through third-party sites will not be processed.

Why join Team Teesside?
As a member of Team Teesside, you’ll be part of a vibrant, caring, and inclusive community. We offer:

• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 28 and 30 after 3 and 5 years), plus bank holidays
• Additional paid leave during the Christmas closure
• Hybrid working and a flexi-time scheme
• Generous special leave options
• Family-friendly benefits
• Staff development and recognition opportunities
• Employee discount platform with 350+ retailers
• Access to extensive wellbeing support and resources

To learn more about our benefits, visit our employee benefits page.

Be part of something bigger. Apply now to shape healthier, more active communities across the Tees Valley.