Development Manager; Children and Young

Boston-based with flexible and home working options. Travel to Lincoln and across Lincolnshire will be required.

Full time

Fixed Term Contract

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.

We’re looking for a Development Manager, Boston to lead and deliver complex development projects within the Boston place programme. You will work closely with local partners, community assets, parks, open spaces and activity providers to build capacity, respond to community need and create more sustainable opportunities for people to be active.

• Deliver the development elements of the Boston programme plan and budget, with a focus on community assets, parks and open spaces.
• Lead collaboration between local place partners, strengthening relationships and enabling coordinated approaches to increase physical activity.
• Support community organisations, asset owners and delivery partners to understand need, build capacity and connect to services, funding and expertise.
• Use insight, learning and local intelligence to shape development activity and reduce barriers to participation.
• You’ll spend your time meeting people, listening to communities, building trust and helping connect people with opportunities that make a difference.

• Experience of managing programmes and budgets, with strong organisation, planning and reporting skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across sectors and with local place partners.
• Knowledge of Boston and commitment to spending in‑person time in the place.
• Experience of supporting community organisations to develop, solve problems and thrive.
• A commitment to Active Lincolnshire’s values and to reducing inequalities through practical, evidence-informed delivery.

We expect everyone to role-model our values of integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, innovation and learning.

We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We use inclusive language and aim to remove barriers in recruitment.

£35,501 - £39,999 pa (dependent on skills and experience)

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.