Head of Brand, Communications & PR

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Birthday leave

Pension contributions

Health & wellbeing plan

Sick pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance in Lincoln is seeking a Head of Brand, Communications & PR to lead the charity’s strategy and delivery of its brand, communications and public relations activity. You will shape a strong, trusted voice, protect reputation and raise awareness, engagement and support across communities and supporters.

Leading the Communications & PR team, you’ll develop integrated strategies and ensure all comms reflect the charity’s values and objectives, while aligning with patient

Job description

Head of Brand, Communications & PR

Location: Headquarters in Lincoln - HEMS Way, Lincoln, LN4 2GW. Hybrid working may be available upon completion of probation

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 per week

Salary range: £42,000 - £50,000 (FTE) per annum, dependent upon skills and experience

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: Director of Income and Engagement

About Us

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency.

Rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission across all five areas that were inspected - Safe, Caring, Effective, Responsive and Well led, we are a friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team focused on ensuring we deliver the best possible service. The tie that binds us here at LNAA is our set of values - Teamwork. Respect. Innovation. Compassion (TRIC). We display these attributes in the way we interact with the people we meet, from former patients and volunteers to our supporters and colleagues.

About the Role

The Head of Brand, Communications & PR is responsible for leading the strategic development and delivery of the charity’s brand, communications and public relations activity. The role will ensure the charity has a strong, trusted and consistent voice, protecting and enhancing its reputation while increasing awareness, engagement and support.

As a leader, the postholder will develop and implement integrated communication strategies that inspire supporters, influence stakeholders, strengthen the charity’s profile and demonstrate the impact of our life‑saving service. Working across the organisation, they will ensure all communications reflect the charity’s values, strategic objectives and commitment to patients, supporters and our communities.

The role provides strategic leadership of the communications function through the direct line management and development of the Communications & PR Manager, ensuring delivery of high‑quality, integrated communications that support the charity’s strategic priorities.

Our Benefits

• Annual Leave of 25 days, which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Additional days leave for your birthday.
• Pension scheme includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution.
• Access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan*
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme*
• Life insurance at 3 times your annual salary*

*On completion of probationary period.

Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation.

Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor applicants for work visas in the UK. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship will not be considered.

No agencies please.