About the role
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Communications and Engagement Officer to help strengthen the voice and visibility of the VCFSE sector across Halton and St Helens.
You will play a vital role in promoting the impact of the sector, ensuring organisations are engaged and represented, and supporting effective communication with partners, stakeholders and communities.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver communications that reflect organisational priorities
- Create engaging content across digital platforms, including social media and web
- Manage and grow our online presence and engagement
- Build relationships with VCFSE organisations and partners
- Support promotion of events, training and sector activity
- Monitor and evaluate communications activity to improve reach and impact
About you
You will bring:
- Experience in communications, engagement or a similar role
- Strong writing and content creation skills
- Confidence using digital platforms and social media
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Creativity, initiative and a passion for community development
Why work with Halton & St Helens VCA?
Working with us means being part of a committed and supportive organisation that is passionate about strengthening communities and the VCFSE sector.
We are guided by our core values:
Freedom is about being independent as an organisation and as a sector and about choosing a course of action or direction of travel without being constrained by external forces or the expectations of others, self-determination is prized.
Nurture is about providing the optimum conditions for a group to flourish. It is about taking care over relationships internally and externally and providing support that enables others to grow; positive change is always possible.
Excellence is about doing the best we can with what we’ve got to achieve high quality outcomes, it is about demonstrating respect in relationships internally and externally and behaving professionally in all that we do.
Pioneering is about being willing to turn our hands to new things and about being resourceful in tackling opportunities and in seeking and securing resources, it is about being prepared to explore and to be among the first in new fields of practice.
We offer:
- A supportive and flexible working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- The chance to influence and shape work across two boroughs
- A role where you can truly make a difference
How to Apply
If you would like further information about any of the posts, please contact Sally Yeoman syeoman@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk Ann-Marie Lawrenson alawrenson@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk or Claire Redford-Kerr credford-kerr@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk
Please submit your application by Midday on Friday 26th June 2026.
Interviews will take place in July date to be agreed.
Halton & St Helens VCA aims to ensure that comparison between applicants for posts is thorough, fair and in line with our equal opportunities policy. It is therefore essential that you complete the application form fully as it will be used to assess whether or not you are shortlisted for interview.
All applicants are advised to read fully the job description and person specification for each post before completing an application form.
