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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.
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Salary: £30,800 pro rata (Band 2)
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Hours: 37 hours per week
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Contract: Fixed-term (to March 2028)
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Location: Delapré Abbey, London Road, Northampton NN4 8AW
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Closing date: 14th June 2026
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.
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.
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 good understanding of social media and digital engagement.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 14th June 2026
Interviews will be held Friday 26th June 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
For an informal discussion about this post contact :
Gill Wallace
07399 480526
[email protected]
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 [email protected]
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.
