Communications and Engagement Officer
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,940 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 26 days holiday plus bank/public holidays |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Halton, St Helens |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Halton & St Helens VCA |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | VCA Comm and Engagement |
Summary
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
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