Head of Development, (Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea & Alford)
Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea & Alford 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 Head of Development to lead and oversee the effective delivery of Sport England place investment across Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea & Alford. You will manage programme delivery and budgets, lead the Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea & Alford place partnership, and work with partners and colleagues to deliver measurable reductions in inequality and support more active lives.
Specifically, this work will strengthen the role of physical activity in supporting people with long-term health conditions and enabling older adults to live active, healthy lives. Working across health, care, community and physical activity sectors, the focus will be on building workforce skills, strengthening partnerships and pathways, and creating sustainable local opportunities.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and oversee the investment programme across the coastal and market town communities of Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea & Alford, ensuring progress against agreed outcomes and driving sustainable change.
- Provide inclusive leadership to the Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea and Alford team, creating a supportive environment where people can thrive, develop and succeed against clear, shared measures of success.
- Build trusted relationships and navigate system complexity with strategic stakeholders across sectors (including local authority, health and care, Voluntary and Community sector and local businesses).
- Manage programme budgets, contracts and suppliers; provide key updates, insight and reporting to Sport England and internal governance.
What we’re looking for
- Ability to connect, collaborate and influence local district partners to embed physical activity in community policies and ways of working
- Proven track record of managing large-scale funded programmes.
- Committed to tackling inequalities and working inclusively, with a focus on communities with the greatest opportunity for change.
- Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills; confident providing insight and updates to senior audiences.
- Local knowledge of Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea & Alford, commitment to spending in-person time in these communities.
We believe diverse experiences and perspectives strengthen our work. If you care about improving opportunities for people in Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea & Alford but are unsure whether you meet all the requirements, we'd still welcome a conversation about how your skills and experience could contribute to the role.
Our values
We expect everyone to role-model our values of integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, innovation and learning.
Inclusive recruitment
We are committed to building a workforce that truly reflects the vibrant communities we serve. We value every individual’s perspective and actively celebrate difference, ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded in everything we do as an employer. We design our recruitment process to be inclusive and barrier-free. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format to support your application, please contact hr@activelincolnshire.com.
Interviews (Subject to change):
(1) Teams Interviews 5th & 7th October
(2) Face to Face Interviews 12th & 15th October
£40,000 - £49,999 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.
27-09-2026
Job attachments
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Head of Development, (Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea & Alford) employer: Active Lincolnshire
Active Lincolnshire is an exceptional employer that champions community engagement and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about promoting active lifestyles. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives in the Boston District while enjoying a flexible working environment that supports work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the community and grow alongside a dedicated team committed to reducing inequalities in sport.
