Community Connector

Boston-based with flexible and home working options. Travel to Lincoln and across Lincolnshire will be required.

Full time

Fixed Term Contract

About Active Lincolnshire

Active Lincolnshire is a values-driven organisation working with partners and communities so that more people are active, more often. We focus on tackling inequalities in access to sport and physical activity, using insight, collaboration and learning to create lasting change.

About the role

We're looking for a Community Connector, Boston to be visible and present across local communities, groups and networks. You will build trusted relationships, understand local needs, connect people and organisations to wider opportunities, and help identify community champions who can support the Boston place programme.

What you'll be doing

• You'll spend your time meeting people, listening to communities, building trust and helping connect people with opportunities that make a difference.
• Spend significant time in Boston, attending local events and networks to understand emerging needs, challenges and opportunities.
• Connect organisations and community champions to Active Lincolnshire's wider opportunities, support and learning.
• Share local knowledge, contacts and opportunities with colleagues and external partners to strengthen delivery.

What we're looking for

• Sound understanding of, and commitment to, Boston communities.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with confidence building relationships in local places.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive according to local need.
• Commitment to being visible and present in Boston, including occasional evening and weekend activity.
• A values-led approach and clear commitment to inclusion and reducing barriers to participation.

Our values

We expect everyone to role-model our values of integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, innovation and learning.

Inclusive recruitment

We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We use inclusive language and aim to remove barriers in recruitment. If you require any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process or need information in an alternative format, please contact: . We also welcome candidates sharing any language preferences.

While candidates are typically expected to cover their own interview travel expenses, we do not want cost to be a barrier to your application. If you require support with public transport costs or mileage reimbursement to attend your interview, please contact to discuss arrangements.

£26,000 - £35,500 pa (dependent on skills and experience)

Hours

37 hours per week (flexible hours considered)

25 days annual leave, plus all bank holidays and 3 days during the Christmas week. 'Celebration day'; additional day for an occasion / birthday / event (subject to annual review). Westfield Health private healthcare. Cycle to work scheme. Flexible working approach. Time to be active in the working week. Team away days. Personal development and training opportunities. Time in the working week to volunteer. Employer contribution pension scheme. Employee wellbeing policy. Contribution to making a difference to the lives of people in Lincolnshire.