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About us

Active Lincolnshire is committed to providing opportunities for everyone in Lincolnshire to be active every day. We work with partners to address inequalities and inactivity, responding to the needs of people and places.

Our Work

As advocates for the positive power that physical activity has on everyone’s lives, we work in partnership to improve understanding, influence change, and tackle the challenge of inactivity.

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Head of Development - Physical Activity Sector

Join our team

The Head of Development will be instrumental in expanding Active Lincolnshire's impact by building strong partnerships and engaging a wide range of stakeholders throughout Lincolnshire. This role will focus on connecting with both traditional physical activity sector and non-traditional partners to enhance local delivery systems, minimise duplication, and maximise resources and opportunities.

With a commitment to addressing inequalities and removing barriers to participation in physical activity, the post holder will foster collaboration among partners. They will leverage insights, data, research and lived experience to drive strategic initiatives, using their strong leadership and relationship-building skills to unite various organisations and stakeholders. Exceptional communication and influencing abilities are essential to succeed in this role, along with the capacity to support and guide both internal and external partners effectively.

We want to recruit a driven individual looking to make a difference to the health of our community. They should be able to reflect, see a broader picture and connect the dots. Enabling a smart approach to our work and making a difference where it’s needed. They should be driven towards a collaborative approach of working, encouraging, championing and enabling others along the way.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role demands self-motivation. The Head of Development for Physical Activity Sector will support the Development Director in executing Active Lincolnshire's Business Plan, in particular, our strategic goal of supporting a resilient and relevant physical activity sector - acting as a vital connector and advocate for enhancing sport and physical activity systems throughout the county.

Rewards package

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all bank holidays and 3 days at Christmas (c. Total 36 days per annum).
  • ‘Celebration day’; additional day for an occasion / birthday / event (subject to annual review)
  • Westfield Health private healthcare scheme
  • Free ‘Active Nation’ Gym Membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Active Hour (an hour each working week for physical activity)
  • Flexible working approach
  • Team away days
  • Personal development and training opportunities
  • Employer contribution pension scheme
  • Employee wellbeing policy
  • Contribution to making a difference to the lives of people in Lincolnshire
  • circa. £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience


Find out more and apply

Deadline for applications is Friday 3 January 2025. Interviews will be held at the Active Lincolnshire office in Lincoln the week commencing Monday 20th January 2025.

To apply for the role, please:

  • Complete an application form ensuring you provide examples and evidence as to your relevant skills and capabilities and how you meet the person specification for the role.
  • Complete an EDI monitoring form (optional) to help us understand the demographics of people applying to work at Active Lincolnshire
  • Email your completed application and EDI monitoring form (optional) to Amy@AppointConsulting.co.uk

To arrange an informal conversation with the Director of Development in advance of submitting your application, contact Gemma Skaley Gemma.Skaley@ActiveLincolnshire.com