Chair of the Town Centre East & Fingerpost Neighbourhood Board

Help shape the future of Town Centre East and Fingerpost

St Helens Town Centre East and Fingerpost is entering an exciting new chapter. Government has awarded the area Pride in Place funding, a £20m allocation over the next ten years. To manage this programme, both the Council and the MP, are bringing residents, businesses, local organisations and partners together to drive meaningful, long‑term change. To guide this work, we are seeking an exceptional individual to serve as Chair of the Town Centre East and Fingerpost Neighbourhood Board.

About the Role

As Chair, you will:

• Provide clear, confident leadership to a diverse board of community representatives and partners
• Champion the vision for a thriving, inclusive, and proud Town Centre East and Fingerpost
• Ensure local voices shape priorities, decisions, and investment
• Oversee progress on key projects that strengthen the area’s identity, wellbeing, and opportunities
• Build strong relationships across the community, local government, and external stakeholders

This is a high‑profile voluntary role that requires strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for place‑based improvement.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from people who:

• Believe in the potential of Town Centre East and Fingerpost and want to help unlock it
• Can bring people together, build consensus, and inspire action
• Have experience in leadership, community development, regeneration, or partnership working
• Be committed to fairness, transparency, and representing the whole community

Experience of holding similar roles would be helpful but what matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, energy, and a deep commitment to the area.

Why This Matters

The Neighbourhood Board will play a central role in shaping the future of Town Centre East and Fingerpost. As Chair, you will help set the direction for improvements that make a real difference to people’s daily lives, from public spaces and safety to community pride, local identity, and opportunities for young people.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help drive positive change and champion the voice of Town Centre East and Fingerpost, we’d love to hear from you.

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 the Town Centre East and Fingerpost Pride in Place Team at:
EastTownCentreandFingerpostPrideInPlace@sthelens.gov.uk by 23:59 Sunday 21 June 2026.

Your covering letter or personal statement should demonstrate your commitment to the St Helens Borough (particularly Town Centre East and Fingerpost) and the strengths you would bring as Chair of the Neighbourhood Board. You should specifically demonstrate your role within the community and how you meet the person specification. Please clearly outline the below within your covering letter:

• Why you feel your experience is aligned with becoming the Town Centre East and Fingerpost Neighbourhood Board Chair.
• Outline the skillset you believe you will bring to the Town Centre East and Fingerpost Neighbourhood Board.

Prospective Neighbourhood Board Chairs who best meet our requirements will be invited to speak with the Project Team and MP, likely to be the end of June 2026.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you. To find out more information about the programme, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pride-in-place-programme-prospectus/pride-in-place-programme-prospectus

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.