GLCCA Head of Communications

Job Introduction

Job Title: Head of Communications (GLCCA)
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week, on-site (Lincoln) with occasional travel
Salary: £60,050 - £65,878 (pay award pending)
Location: Lincoln
Closing Date: August 2nd 2026
Interviews: Week commencing August 17th

About the Role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority at a pivotal moment in its development.

As Head of Communications, you’ll lead how we communicate with and engage our audiences-reaching over 1.1 million residents, 39,000 businesses and 32 million visitors each year. You will shape our voice, strengthen our reputation and ensure our work is clearly understood and valued.

Working closely with the Mayor, senior leadership team and partners, you will be a strategic advisor on all communications matters, helping to deliver impactful, creative and insight-led campaigns that support our ambitions for growth and prosperity across Greater Lincolnshire.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing a high-performing communications team covering press, digital, campaigns, events and internal communications
• Acting as a trusted strategic advisor to the Mayor and senior leadership
• Developing and delivering proactive communications strategies and campaigns aligned to corporate priorities
• Building strong relationships with media, stakeholders, partners and influencers
• Driving positive coverage while effectively managing reputational risks
• Delivering high-quality internal and stakeholder communications
• Using data and insight to measure impact and continually improve performance
• Ensuring a joined-up approach to communications across the organisation and partners
• Managing budgets and resources to deliver value for money

About You

We’re looking for an experienced communications leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in a senior communications role
• A strong track record of developing and leading impactful campaigns
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders and influence decision-making
• Experience managing teams and delivering high performance
• Strong political awareness, judgement and diplomacy
• The ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities and deliver results

You’ll also ideally have:

• Experience working in the public sector or a politically influenced environment
• Knowledge of local government systems and communications practice
• A professional qualification such as CIPR or NCTJ

Why Join Us?

• A chance to shape communications for a mayoral strategic authority
• Work directly with senior leaders and elected members
• Lead high-impact campaigns that make a real difference to people and places
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation

Additional Information

• This is a politically sensitive role
• Flexibility is required, including occasional evening and weekend working

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead communications at a strategic level and make a real impact across Greater Lincolnshire, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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.