About CVS Cheshire East
CVSCE is a Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO) - an independent organisation which acts as a connector, enabler, advisor and advocate for VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith, & Social Enterprise) organisations across the county.
We support networks and partnership working and we have an intermediary role, supporting and facilitating joint working between voluntary and community groups and with statutory bodies; helping to ensure that the interests and concerns of the voluntary and community sector are properly represented.
We provide resources and advice to enable capacity building and the support of volunteers in local organisations of all sizes, from grass roots to the local branches of large national charities, from those just starting up, to organisations that are already well established.
Purpose of the role
This role is about helping people and organisations work better together. You’ll support mental health alliances that bring together voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations with health and local authority partners.
Your focus will be on youth and adult mental health. In practice, this means:
- organising meetings and events sharing information and opportunities
- keeping records and reports up to date, and
- helping partners stay connected and informed
This is not a delivery or commissioning role. You won’t be running services or making funding decisions. Instead, you’ll help make sure alliances run smoothly and that people have the information they need to work well together.
Working style and support
This role includes a significant amount of remote and independent working. While you’ll be part of a small, supportive team, and will collaborate through planned meetings, regular check‑ins and shared projects, day‑to‑day work requires strong self‑organisation and personal responsibility.
The role suits someone who is comfortable:
- managing their own workload planning ahead and
- meeting deadlines, and
- working independently, while staying connected to colleagues and partners through structured collaboration
Within this role, you will play an integral part in the performance of CVS Cheshire East. Sitting at the heart of the Alliance, the role provides practical coordination and relationship support, ensuring partners are connected, governance structures are effective, and collaborative activity is well organised and progresses as planned.
Non-salaried benefits include: 25 days’ annual leave, plus 3 additional days gifted over Christmas, plus any bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff). Flexible working as standard. Pension scheme. We encourage time off to undertake volunteering.
Deadline: 5pm Wednesday 27th May 2026
Interviews: Monday 8th June 2026 (in person, in Crewe, alternative arrangements can be made on request)
We only accept completed application forms which directly address the person specification. Agencies are not required.
We value the benefits brought by recruiting and retaining staff that reflects the diversity of Cheshire East, and are especially keen to speak with applicants who are currently not represented in our workforce, particularly those from racialised communities.
