GLCCA Communications Officer

Job Introduction

Communications Officer - Grade 9 (£39,152 – £42,839)
Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week
Location: Lincoln
Closing Date: August 2nd 2026
Interviews: Week commencing August 17th 2026

Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA)

Help Shape the Future of Greater Lincolnshire

This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly established Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) at a pivotal time in its development.

We are looking for a talented, creative and proactive Communications Officer to help tell the story of one of the UK's most ambitious devolved areas. Working at the heart of the organisation, you'll support communications for major investment programmes, housing initiatives, economic growth projects and the work of the Mayor and elected members.

You'll play a key role in building the profile and reputation of Greater Lincolnshire, helping ensure our messages reach and engage our audiences, including over 1.1 million residents, 39,000 businesses and more than 32 million annual visitors.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a communications role. It's an opportunity to influence the future of Lincolnshire and make a visible impact.

You'll benefit from:

• Working directly with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and senior leadership team.
• Helping shape a newly established Combined County Authority.
• Leading high-profile regional communications campaigns.
• Supporting major housing, infrastructure and economic growth programmes.
• Building relationships with stakeholders across local government, business, education and the public sector.
• Being part of a small, ambitious and supportive communications team.

The Role

As Communications Officer, you'll be responsible for delivering creative, engaging and impactful communications across a wide range of channels.

You will:

• Develop and implement communications and marketing campaigns.
• Draft news releases, feature articles, speeches and stakeholder communications.
• Manage media enquiries and build positive relationships with journalists.
• Create engaging content for digital platforms, websites and social media.
• Support high-profile announcements, visits, events and campaigns.
• Provide professional communications advice to senior officers, elected members and project teams.
• Develop visual content, videos and marketing materials.
• Monitor campaign performance and evaluate communications effectiveness.
• Work with partners across local authorities, education providers, businesses and government agencies to coordinate messaging and maximise impact.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines excellent communications skills with creativity, political awareness and sound judgement.

You'll be a confident communicator who can spot opportunities, create compelling content and build strong relationships. Whether responding to a media enquiry, developing a campaign or supporting a major regional announcement, you'll be able to think strategically while delivering at pace.

Most importantly, you'll share our ambition to champion Greater Lincolnshire and help communicate the opportunities that devolution, investment and partnership working can bring to our communities and businesses.

Apply Now

If you're an ambitious communications professional looking for a role with real purpose and visibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help tell the story of Greater Lincolnshire's future.

This role is designated as a politically sensitive role within the Authority.

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date

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. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email Ruth.Carver@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk.

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.