Non-Executive Directors
Port of Tyne Authority
Maritime House, Tyne Dock, South Shields, NE34 9PT
£14,857 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
With a number of experienced Board Members approaching the end of their terms, we are seeking three new Non-executive Directors to join us and support the business in meeting its strategic and investment priorities. Across these appointments, we are especially interested in strengthening our team across the following areas:
- senior operational finance and commercial skills gained in a large global engineering or related organisation;
- senior operational experience gained in transport, logistics or process automation – as part of this, we are interested in people who can offer expertise in health & safety in environments characterised by similar risks;
- external stakeholder management;
- emerging technologies and AI;
- experience of HR;
- people with a regional connection – we are losing two of our most regionally connected NEDs and are keen to retain this insight.
Our compact Board is collegiate and inclusive, offering a diverse, dynamic and fast-paced setting in which to contribute.
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