Director Of Communications

Appoint Consulting Recruitment Specialists; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Lincoln is seeking a strategic Director of Communications to lead its storytelling and engagement efforts. Reporting to the CEO, you will develop and implement a clear communications strategy, manage a talented team, and strengthen the organization's voice and brand. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in managing campaigns. The role emphasizes inclusion and offers flexible working arrangements to support a diverse applicant pool.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience managing agencies and campaigns.
• Strong understanding of brand, advocacy, and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a communications team.
• Define and deliver a communications strategy.
• Strengthen the organisation's voice and brand.
• Develop compelling narratives and campaigns.
• Oversee reputation management and crisis communications.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Active Lincolnshire is a purpose‑led charity working to increase participation in sport and physical activity across the county. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to be active, healthy, and connected, and we work with communities, partners, and decision‑makers to make that happen.

They are now seeking an experienced Director of Communications to lead how their story is told, how their impact is understood, and how they influence change across Lincolnshire.

This is a senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape strategy, inspire audiences, and help embed physical activity into everyday life for people across the county.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Communications will provide strategic leadership for all communications, engagement, and storytelling activity across the organisation.

• Lead and develop a small, skilled communications team, setting clear priorities and supporting high performance
• Define and deliver a clear communications strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Strengthen the organisation's voice, brand, and profile
• Develop compelling narratives and system‑wide campaigns
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and partners
• Oversee reputation management and crisis communications
• Set KPIs and monitor performance

ABOUT YOU

You will be a strategic communications leader with senior‑level experience.

• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Strong strategic and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
• Experience managing agencies and campaigns
• Strong understanding of brand, advocacy, and reputation
• Confidence leading crisis communications
• Experience in the charity, public, health, sport or community sectors is desirable but not essential

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

Active Lincolnshire is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss flexible working and reasonable adjustments.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

This role is recruited by Appoint Consulting. No fees are charged to applicants.

Appoint Consulting is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003.

In accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, Appoint Consulting will not charge any individual seeking employment through their services.

If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.

While we will endeavour to respond to every applicant personally, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, you have been unsuccessful.