Communications Lead

Company: Northamptonshire Sport
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Shape how communities across Northamptonshire discover life‑changing physical activity opportunities through Sport England’s Place Expansion funding programme.

As Communications Lead, you’ll tell the stories that matter most – capturing real community impact and building the partnerships that transform lives through movement and sport.

  • Salary: £30,800 pro rata (Band 2)
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Contract: Fixed‑term (to March 2028)
  • Closing date: 14th June 2026

About Northamptonshire Sport

Northamptonshire Sport is a leading physical activity, health and wellbeing charity based in Northamptonshire, delivering national initiatives locally. We collaborate with local and national partners to change the system, influencing strategy, policy and approaches, tackling inequalities and supporting communities to change lives through widening participation in physical activity. We also deliver sport participation events, physical activity programmes and wellbeing projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a central role in shaping how we tell the story of our Sport England Place Expansion work and wider programmes. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager and diverse partners, you’ll develop clear, engaging communications that raise awareness, build collaboration and demonstrate impact.

From creating compelling content and managing campaigns to capturing community stories and supporting partners with practical communications tools, you’ll help drive system change through strong, purposeful communication.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll have experience in marketing and communications, with the ability to create high‑quality content for different channels and audiences. Organised, collaborative and confident, you’ll be skilled at building relationships across diverse partners and communities.

You’ll manage competing priorities and use insight to evaluate what works. Strong written, verbal and visual skills are essential, along with a good understanding of social media and digital engagement.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us in telling the stories that inspire communities to move more and live better. Your communications expertise will directly impact thousands of lives across Northamptonshire.

Equal Opportunities

Northamptonshire Sport recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Applicants who apply under the Disability Confident scheme are guaranteed an interview if the minimum criteria score is met.

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to apply online, don’t worry – there are other ways to get your application seen. Contact hr@northamptonshiresport.org.

Contact for Informal Discussion

Gill Wallace07399 480526gill.wallace@northamptonshiresport.org

Benefits

Contributory Aviva Pension with up to 7% employer contribution+

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Posted: June 6th, 2026