Economic Intelligence Assistant

ABOUT TVCA

Tees Valley is where five unique boroughs come together to make one remarkable region – one that harnesses its inventive spirit to get things done.

Tees Valley Combined Authority was established in 2016 with devolved powers and funding from central Government transport; infrastructure; education, employment and skills; inward investment and business growth; culture and tourism; and research, innovation and Net Zero.

TVCA is led by the Tees Valley Mayor and Cabinet, made up of the Leaders of our five constituent local authorities – Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. Its work is supported by the Tees Valley Business Board, giving local businesses a voice in TVCA’s policy and decision‑making.

The Combined Authority’s powers are backed by more than £1.7billion of funding for projects, schemes and programmes to make the region an incredible place to live, work, invest, visit and study. Some major projects led or backed by TVCA over the past decade include:

• The transformation and upgrades to Darlington, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Eaglescliffe and Billingham stations
• The establishment of the South Tees Development Corporation and subsequent creation of Teesworks, the UK’s largest industrial zone, home to major clean energy projects
• Bringing Teesside International Airport back into public control
• Establishing a £160million Investment Zone – the UK’s only to focus on digital and creative sectors
• Setting up the Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Development Corporations to transform the town centres
• The development of Northern School of Art’s new Middlesbrough campus and regeneration of its Hartlepool campus
• Driving education and skills at all levels, including our devolved funding over adult education
• Using our powers as the region’s Destination Marketing Organisation to bring big-ticket concerts, events and competitions to Tees Valley
• Numerous infrastructure and place‑building projects including Stockton’s Waterfront Urban Park, Middlesbrough’s Boho Zone, Redcar’s Regent Cinema, Hartlepool’s Highlight centre and Darlington’s Central Park developments.

We’re proud of our historical impact across the globe – from being the place that built the world thanks to our rich steel heritage to making it connected through the creation of the first passenger railway. We’re now the area which will change the future, thanks to pioneering clean energy and digital innovations.

That’s reflected in our ten-year Local Growth Plan, which sets out how we are going to capitalise on our key sectors, local strengths, workers’ expertise, world‑class assets and knowledge‑sharing to make sure every investment is joined up and works to turbocharge our economy.

We love our diverse region, the five boroughs and their strengths that make Tees Valley greater than the sum of its parts, where the industrial skyline impressively frames rolling green landscapes and beautiful coastlines. A place of cultural and economic growth, where anything is possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing, interpreting, and disseminating national and local data on key issues, including business, demographics, innovation, unemployment, and education and skills data, to inform the development of strategic priorities.
• Assist the Economic Intelligence Team to provide economic intelligence for the organisation and its partners using data and statistics.
• Assist with relevant research and analysis to contribute to key work programmes and enquiries.
• Assist with the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create maps and graphic reports to help inform investment priorities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of data management systems to meet the requirements of the organisation and its partners.
• Assist the internal bid preparation and approval processes in respect of external funding opportunities, ensuring the preparation and submission of well-planned and high-quality bids.
• Assist the business case development process by assisting with development of a strong evidence base, options analysis, and economic impact assessment, inaccordance with HM Treasury Green Book guidance.
• Assist with provision of information to support the Performance, Risk & Assurance Team with appraisal, and monitoring & evaluation.
• Deputise for the Economic Intelligence Officer(s) where appropriate.
• Undertake any other duties that may be deemed reasonable and necessary to meet the duties and responsibilities of the post and undertake any training that is identified as being required to achieve this.
• To take reasonable care of your own Health and Safety and co-operate with management, so far as is necessary, to enable compliance with the health and safety rules and legislative requirements.
• Work flexibly and undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading and nature of the post.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance procedures, procurement regulations and the Data Protection Act and behave according to the Employees’ Code of Conduct.

The successful candidate will have expertise and experience in data collection and analysis techniques, but more importantly, you will have the professional curiosity and enthusiasm to assist the team to provide the best evidence base that we can.

If you have the passion to make a lasting impact on the Tees Valley then we would like to hear from you. The most important quality that we are looking for is a drive and commitment to be the best that you can be.

If you don’t meet the exact criteria, don’t worry. We want people with a desire to succeed and you may have transferrable skills that are very relevant to the role. You’ll be joining the team with an opportunity to grow and develop alongside your colleagues.So, while you may not feel that you meet every single element of our person specification if you’re willing and passionate in this area we would love to hear from you.

Anthony Ruddy - Economic Intelligence Manager - Anthony.Ruddy@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

Interviews for this role will be held on the 13th October 2026.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please visit the Supporting Documents section for the Job Description, Competency Framework and Benefits Booklet. Applications should include a cover letter demonstrating alignment to;

Competency Framework

Leadership & Direction - Communication & Influence - Experience & Technical - Responsibility & Accountability

Visions and Values

Open > Collaborative > Empathetic > Focused

OUR BENEFITS

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contribution)
• 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!

OTHER INFORMATION

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 07469 918937 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.

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