Head of Place (Boston)

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 have the opportunity to be 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 Place to lead and oversee the effective delivery of Sport England place investment in the Boston District. You will manage programme delivery and budgets, lead the Boston place partnership, and work with partners and colleagues to deliver measurable reductions in inequality and support more active lives.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the Boston “place” investment programme and be accountable for delivering agreed goals and outcomes, driving sustainable change.
• Build trusted relationships and navigate system complexity with strategic stakeholders across sectors (including local authority, health and care, VCSE and local businesses).
• Provide inclusive leadership for the Boston team, setting clear measures of success, supporting development, and creating psychological safety.
• Manage programme budgets, contracts and suppliers; provide key updates, insight and reporting to Sport England and internal governance.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of managing large-scale funded programmes, with strong delivery and performance management.
• Ability to connect, collaborate and influence local district partners to embed physical activity in community policies and ways of working.
• 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.
• Willingness to spend in-person time in Boston and travel across Lincolnshire as required.

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.

Interview Dates

(1) Teams Interviews: Wednesday 12th August or Thursday 13th August 2026

(2) Face to Face Interviews: Wednesday 26th August or Thursday 27th August 2026

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£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.