Partnership Officer (Cheshire & Merseyside)

Job description

Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW) is the regional voluntary sector network for the North West. Our aim is to ensure the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, in all its diversity, takes its full part in shaping the future of the North West.

As part of this, we now need a Partnership Officer to provide partnership and programme support for VSNW’s work across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Salary: £26,692.80 per annum (pro rata for 0.8 FTE, based on full-time NJC Point 23: £33,366)

Working hours: 28 Hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Working arrangement: Hybrid working (numbers of days per week remote and in an office to be agreed).

7% pension contribution (with 1% contribution by employee)

25 days holiday plus bank holiday (pro rata)

The role is fixed term until 31st March 2026, subject to a six-month probation. Funding for extension is currently being negotiated.

Applications deadline: 9am, Friday, 8th August 2025

Whilst the deadline for applications is 9am on 8 August, we review applications as they are received and may invite suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early and encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

To apply for, or to further discuss this role, please email recruitment@vsnw.org.uk, subject “Partnership Officer” for the attention of Lyn Cooke, Programme Manager (Cheshire & Merseyside) of VSNW.

Please note that applications must be submitted using the application form. CVs can be included in support of the form but will not be accepted on their own.

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