Job Description
Volunteer Opportunity: Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board Member
Newton-le-Willows
Help shape the future of Newton-le-Willows through a £20 million investment
Are you passionate about Newton-le-Willows and its future? Do you live and/or work in the area? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping how £20million of funding is invested in our community.
We are seeking a committed, forward-thinking individuals to join the Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board from the below specialisms - a voluntary role with a powerful impact.
- 1 representative from a 'Health and Wellbeing' background.
- 1 representative from a 'Education and Opportunity' background.
Responsibility of Board
The objective of the Board is to provide strategic leadership, oversight and decision-making. The Board focuses on strategic outcomes and assurance, not operational delivery.
The objectives of the Board are to:
- Set the strategic direction and identify the issues and priorities to focus on in the Regeneration Plan, agreeing how the community will be actively engaged.
- Work with the Council to develop the Regeneration Plan and set out how partner agencies will use their knowledge, powers, assets and new funding to deliver for the community.
- Identify and explore opportunities to utilise specific powers (such as neighbourhood planning) to drive forward the Regeneration Plan.
- Identify and explore opportunities to bring in additional philanthropic or private investment to support the Regeneration Plan.
- Oversee the successful delivery of projects in the Regeneration Plan.
To reflect the town we serve, the Neighbourhood Board needs a broad mix of skills, experience and perspectives. We’re looking for people who can actively contribute to delivering the Regeneration Plan and help shape a successful future for Newton‑le‑Willows.
We are recruiting two new Board Members:
- One representative with an Education and Opportunity background
- One representative with a Health and Wellbeing background
You don’t need previous Board experience, but you should bring relevant skills, a strong commitment to Newton‑le‑Willows, and lived or professional experience in the town. Applicants must live and/or work in Newton‑le‑Willows.
When selecting new members, the Board will consider:
- Clear passion and commitment to the town’s future
- A track record of contributing time or expertise to local social or economic life
- Willingness to work constructively with the Board and the Local Authority, following the Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct
- Credibility and respect within the community
- Ability to meet the time commitments and attend meetings regularly
- No current political position
Relevant expertise in Education and Opportunity or Health and Wellbeing, depending on the role, and be actively engaged within the investment theme applied for
The Chair may also consider exceptional candidates whose skills would further strengthen the Board.
This is your chance to influence meaningful projects to address deprivation within Newton-le-Willows - from community spaces and regeneration initiatives to local infrastructure improvements within the investment themes of: regeneration, high streets and heritage, education and opportunity, health and wellbeing and cohesion.
Full background to the programme and Board, including the Board Member specification are included with this advert below.
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How to apply
Please provide your up-to-date CV and a covering letter or personal statement which outlines your skills, knowledge and experience for this opportunity.
Please send us your details by emailing, Matthew Valentine at MatthewValentine@sthelens.gov.uk by 23:59 on 23rd March 2026.
Your covering letter or personal statement should demonstrate your commitment to the St Helens Borough (particularly Newton-le-Willows) and the strengths that you would bring to the Neighbourhood Board. You should specifically demonstrate your role within the local community under the specialisms of either ‘Education and Opportunity’ or ‘Health and Wellbeing’ and detail how you will represent the views of said community on the Neighbourhood Board. Please clearly outline which position you wish to apply for within your covering letter, and outline the below:
- Why you feel your experience is aligned with becoming a Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board Member, relating to the specialist position you are applying for and any previous experience of managing Capital and Revenue budgets.
- Outline the skillset you believe you will bring to the Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board.
Prospective Neighbourhood Board members who best meet our requirements will be invited to speak to the Project Team and Neighbourhood Board Chair on a date to be arranged.
Closing Date: 23:59 on 23rd March 2026.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you. To find out more information about the programme and Board, please visit - https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/article/11062/Plan-for-Neighbourhoods
Equality & Diversity
The Neighbourhood Board is committed to reflecting the diversity, experiences and strengths of the Newton‑le‑Willows community. We follow St Helens Borough Council’s Equality & Diversity policy and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our values and commitment to inclusion. You can read more about the Council’s approach to Equality & Diversity at https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality.
St Helens Borough Council is also a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating its commitment to creating inclusive environments and removing barriers for disabled people. The Board upholds these principles in its recruitment and ways of working.
