Job Introduction
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping us to realise our ambitions. Through your exceptional leadership skills, you will enhance our communication and engagement services, drive forward our digital offer and build long lasting relationships with partners.
You will work within corporate services, reaching across the organisation and a wide range of local, regional, and national partners.
Who are we looking for?
If you are an exceptional, experienced communications professional with strong political acumen and proven success in a complex organisation then we would like to hear from you. You’ll be engaging, inquisitive, collaborative, and innovative in your approach to get the most out of colleagues and the best results for Lincolnshire.
Who are we?
Lincolnshire County Council is leading an exciting agenda. Geographically, it is one of the largest councils in the country. We are focused on creating and growing an environment where residents enjoy the lifestyle they deserve, in a place that they are proud of. We deliver outstanding services to our 780,000 residents and 48,000 businesses. You will play an integral part in the future of the organisation as we continue to modernise our services to enhance opportunities and outcomes.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
- Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
- 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
- A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
- Free financial wellbeing advice
Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications will close on 29/06/25 and interviews will take place on or around 10/07/25
Best of luck with your application
A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Politically Restricted Position
Under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as 'politically restricted'. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed here.
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