Consett AFC manager Chris Moore has informed the club that he will be leaving his post, with immediate effect.
He has been offered and will be taking up a full-time role with Sunderland AFC, as youth development phase coach with the Under-16s.
Chairman Frank Bell said: "We would like to thank Chris for the enormous contributions of his time and effort which he made throughout last season.
"Chris oversaw our highest league finish for seven years, and had us challenging for the league title for most of the season.
"We would like to wish Chris every success for the future."