Lincolnshire Community Foundation is seeking an exceptional leader to join them as Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Chief Executive at a pivotal stage of their growth and development.
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the Foundation’s operational delivery, overseeing grant making, finance, governance, HR, IT and compliance. This is a strategic, hands on role focused on strengthening systems, improving processes, and ensuring the organisation is well positioned to deliver lasting change.
Key responsibilities include:
Key responsibilities include overseeing core functions, managing the full grant-making lifecycle, ensuring robust financial management, governance and compliance and developing systems and data to underpin future performance.
About you:
You are an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in operational management.
You can translate strategy into clear, deliverable plans, lead and motivate high-performing teams, and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach, and a strong commitment to social change.
Why join them?
This is a rare opportunity to shape a newly created executive role within a values driven organisation that has distributed over £25M supporting communities across Lincolnshire.
You’ll play a key role in driving future direction, strengthening resilience and increasing impact.
Title: Chief Operating Officer (Deputy CEO)
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire (hybrid working)
Salary: £46,000 – £51,000 (dependent on experience)
The closing date is Friday 12th June 2026
Interview dates:
Stage 1 – 23rd June 2026
Stage2: 26th June 2026
Please send the following to sue@lincolnshirecf.co.uk by closing date: of 12th June 2026
