Halton & St Helens Voluntary and Community Action (VCA) is at the heart of supporting a thriving voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector across both boroughs.
We work alongside local organisations, partners and communities to strengthen capacity, amplify voices and improve outcomes for local people.
We are delighted to be recruiting to the following roles as part of our continued growth:
Programme Manager
Location: Halton & St Helens (hybrid working)
Salary: £31,940
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months
Hours: Full Time 36 hours
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Manager to oversee the delivery of our growing portfolio of programmes across Halton and St Helens.
This is a key role within the organisation, ensuring our work is delivered effectively, demonstrates impact and meets all funding and quality requirements. You will play a central role in improving programme oversight, strengthening performance and enabling the organisation to continue making a meaningful difference within communities.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of multiple funded programmes, ensuring they meet agreed outcomes and timelines
- Lead on performance monitoring, data collection and impact reporting
- Coordinate reporting to funders and ensure compliance with requirements
- Monitor programme budgets and support financial oversight
- Manage risk and support consistent, high-quality delivery
- Contribute to organisational learning and continuous improvement
About you
You will bring:
- Experience of programme or project management in a complex environment
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Confidence in working with data, reporting and performance frameworks
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A proactive and solution-focused approach
Communications and Engagement Officer
Location: Halton & St Helens (hybrid working)
Salary: £31,940
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months
Hours: Full Time 36 hours
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
If you would like to apply for one or more of the positions above, 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.
Click below to download a covering letter, combined job description / person specification and an application form.