Chair
Port of Tyne Authority
Maritime House, Tyne Dock, South Shields, NE34 9PT
£53,060 per annum
Welcome to the Port of Tyne. As the largest UK trust port, we are an independent statutory body governed by our own unique local legislation. Playing a significant role in the UK economy and infrastructure, our primary duty is to manage, maintain, develop and improve the Port for the benefit of an increasingly wide stakeholder community. We are also the custodian and steward of the River Tyne.
THE ROLE
Under our current Chair, Lucy Armstrong, we have undergone a sustained programme of diversification, development and investment to ensure the Port’s future as a vibrant, sustainable business, able to respond to changing customer needs.
As Lucy completes her third term of office in June 2026, we are seeking a credible, influential and trusted successor to lead our Board through the next era of investment and development. During her tenure, the Board has overseen a major turnaround of the Port from a loss-making organisation to the stable, ambitious and successful operation it is now.
Our next chair will therefore build on the strong foundations in place by supporting longer-term Investment, JV and partnerships with a range of funders and public agencies, and ensuring largescale innovative funding structures are in place to underpin major projects. Good relations are critical for the Port and you will provide continuity in our relationships with customers and both national and regional government.
You will be a confident, clear-sighted and skilled strategic leader who understands the value of the Port as an increasingly significant part of our industrial, social and economic fabric, not just in the North East but in the UK and globally. Sound judgement, personal presence and strong team leadership skills are naturally essential for this appointment.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
DOWNLOADHow to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- A CV (no more than 3pp) highlighting your experience against the criteria set out under the Knowledge and Experience heading of the person specification.
- A short covering letter outlining your motivation for joining Port of Tyne Board.
- Confirmation that you would not be subject to any conflict of interest in holding this appointment.
- The names, addresses and contact details of two referees.
- NOTE: All applicants must register with the Cabinet Office Public Appointments website; this does not form part of the recruitment process but is mandatory to be considered for this appointment. Please find further information in the candidate pack, and clearly confirm in your Covering Letter that this has been completed.
Recruitment timeline
Closing date
Midnight, Monday 8th December 2025.
First stage discussions
w/c 19th & 26th January 2026
Agreement of the shortlist
Likely to be early to mid-February 2026
Informal conversations with stakeholders
Once the shortlist has been agreed
Final interviews
Likely to be mid-March 2026