GLCCA Head of Communications

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, 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.

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