Creative Content Lead

Creative Content Lead – Lincoln Cathedral

£35,000 per annum | 35 hours per week | Permanent | On-site

Are you a creative storyteller with strong graphic design, social media and video skills?

Lincoln Cathedral is looking for a Creative Content Lead to bring its heritage, faith, people and activity to life through high-quality visual, digital and multimedia content.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing, you will create engaging content across social media, web, digital and print, helping us reach new audiences, promote events and experiences, increase visitor engagement and strengthen the Cathedral’s profile.

What you'll be doing

You will:

• Create engaging, video-first content for social media and digital channels.
• Produce professional graphic design for campaigns, events and promotional activity.
• Develop creative ideas from concept through to production and publication.
• Capture stories from across Cathedral life, including heritage, worship, events, music, people and community activity.
• Create and edit photography and video content.
• Manage and publish social media content across different platforms.
• Support marketing campaigns aimed at growing audiences, visitors and event attendance.
• Maintain engaging and up-to-date website content.
• Use analytics and audience insight to improve future content.
• Manage multiple creative projects and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.

What we're looking for

You will need:

• Proven professional experience in creative content, social media and graphic design.
• A strong creative portfolio.
• Professional experience using Adobe Creative Cloud or equivalent software.
• Experience creating high-quality video-first social content.
• Excellent visual communication and storytelling skills.
• A good understanding of social media platforms, digital trends and audience engagement.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative, flexible approach.

Experience in video production, photography, animation, motion graphics, SEO, website content, analytics or paid digital promotion would be an advantage.

Experience within heritage, culture, tourism, visitor attractions, charities or other values-led organisations would also be welcomed.

Working at Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral is one of the UK's most significant heritage attractions and has been a place of worship, welcome and service for more than 950 years.

This role offers the opportunity to create content in an extraordinary setting, telling stories ranging from historic architecture and craftsmanship to music, events, people and everyday Cathedral life.

Lincoln Cathedral is a Christian foundation and place of worship. The successful candidate will be expected to understand and respect its Christian identity, values and mission.

Salary and benefits

Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Lincoln Cathedral – on-site
Annual leave: 33 days per annum including 8 bank holidays
Pension: Eligible employees will be enrolled into the Church Workers Pension Scheme operated by the Church of England Pensions Board.

How to apply

We do not accept CVs or covering letters for this vacancy.

To apply, you must complete the Lincoln Cathedral Application Form and submit a creative portfolio.

The application form and full Job Description can be downloaded from:

Lincoln Cathedral – Current Vacancies
https://lincolncathedral.com/current-vacancies/

Your portfolio can be provided as a PDF, presentation deck or accessible online link and should demonstrate your strongest work, for example in graphic design, social media, video, photography, campaigns or storytelling.

Please briefly explain your role in the work, its purpose and intended audience, and the outcome where known.

Completed application forms and portfolios should be emailed to:

[email protected]

Key dates

Closing date: Monday 26 October 2026 at midday
Interview date: Tuesday 10 November 2026

The interview date is fixed and shortlisted candidates should allow approximately 1–2 hours for the selection process.

Safer recruitment

Lincoln Cathedral is committed to safer recruitment and follows the Church of England's Safer Recruitment and People Management Code of Practice.

Applicants must provide a full employment history and explain any gaps. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks appropriate to the role, including verification of the successful candidate's right to work in the UK.

Lincoln Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds.

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person