The Role
Position: Executive Director, Lincoln Social Outcomes Partnership (LSOP)
This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for leading the Lincolnshire Social Outcomes Partnership CIC (LSOP CIC), driving its mission to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities across Lincolnshire. The Executive Director will manage partnerships, governance, and delivery of the organisation's Community Transformation Fund and Anchor Programme.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading fundraising and investor engagement
* Overseeing daily operations
* Ensuring strong governance and financial management
* Building trusted relationships with stakeholders including the Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, Social Finance, Macmillan Cancer Support, and local VCFSE organisations
* Champion collaboration and co-design
* Support community-led service development and investment proposals
* Mentor partners in social investment approaches
* Measure impact
The Executive Director will also lead the transition toward locally rooted leadership, ensuring the CIC remains sustainable, community-driven, and focused on equitable health transformation.
About You
We are looking for someone with experience of:
* Working with or within health systems with an understanding of processes and systems associated with service delivery
* Developing and delivering fundraising and investment opportunities (for example, grant-based or investment bids to charities, foundations or philanthropic organisations)
* Developing and managing cross-sector partnerships, including collaboration with public sector, legal, financial, and community stakeholders
* Overseeing financial modelling, risk analysis, and investment planning in complex programme environments
* Commissioning, contracting, and negotiating with external partners and professional advisors
* Designing and delivering programmes that prioritise equity, lived experience, and inclusive service design
* Presenting proposals and performance updates to governance boards or advisory groups
* Supporting capacity building within organisations or communities in multi-agency settings
* Developing and delivering programmes in partnership with community-based or place-based institutions
* Facilitating inclusive approaches to service development that reflect community needs
The Organisation
This is a great place to work, where everyone is high performing and where together everyone can achieve impact that makes a real difference for vulnerable children and families. Focusing on using and championing high-quality evidence, working directly with government and local leaders, the team provides practical solutions and encourages change. This is an organisation with ambitious aims and people are essential to its success.
Benefits include:
* 30 days annual leave, plus one extra day off for your birthday, paid bank holidays with up to three which may be switched for religious observance
* Up to five days carers' leave, in a 12-month period, three days paid
* Paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental leave and pay
* 6% employer and 3% employee contribution. No limit on any additional employee contributions made via auto enrolment
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling, legal and information line
* Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and mental health support
* Life cover at x4 annual salary
* Bike to work scheme
The organisation offers excellent salaries, learning and development opportunities, and a great office location situated in the heart of St James's. Working in a hybrid and flexible way, the organisation recognises the importance of a good work-life balance. Please note that where staff live within approximately two hours travel of the office, they are expected to work onsite two days per week. For those based further afield, more flexible or home working arrangements can be discussed.
Location: Lincolnshire/hybrid
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £70,200
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract, becoming a permanent position pending successful setup of the CIC and continued funding
Closing Date: 7th November 2025
Additional notes: Do you want to work somewhere that values and celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees? People are at the heart of everything we do. It's vital that the workforce reflects the diversity of stakeholders, and the wider society in the UK, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.
This role is currently unable to offer sponsorship. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other: PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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