At a Glance
- Tasks: Connect with local communities, build relationships, and identify opportunities for positive change.
- Company: Active Lincolnshire, a values-driven organisation focused on community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, health benefits, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, team away days, and support for volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a commitment to community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 35500 £ per year.
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: hr@activelincolnshire.com. 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 hr@activelincolnshire.com 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.
Community Connector in Lincolnshire employer: Active Lincolnshire
Active Lincolnshire is an exceptional employer that prioritises community engagement and personal development, offering a flexible working environment with opportunities for home working. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that values inclusivity and collaboration, alongside generous annual leave, private healthcare, and dedicated time for volunteering. By joining our team as a Community Connector, you will play a vital role in making a meaningful impact on the lives of people in Boston and across Lincolnshire.
