This exciting new project – called VCSE Voices - will see newly selected VCSE Advocates attend strategic meetings across the district, providing opportunity for leadership and governance whilst ensuring that a VCSE voice influences policy that directly affects the sector.

Applications are open for the first cohort of VCSE Advocates, the closing date for each role is Friday 3 March at 5pm. You can find the roles on our jobs page or by clicking the links below.

Health

• ‍Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership Board  
• The Wakefield Provider Collaborative
• The People's Panel
• Housing, Health & Social Care Partnership
• The Health Inequalities Steering Group

Children & Young People

• The Children & Young People's Partnership Board
• The Wakefield SEND Strategic Partnership
• The Early Years Strategic Partnership
• The Family and Youth Hub Development Group

Adults

• Wakefield District Safeguarding Adults Board
• The Safer Together Partnership Board
• Wakefield Learning Disability and Autism Partnership Board

To apply, please send a short-written statement or a video explaining your experience and relevant skills, and why you would like to get involved to VCSEVoices@nova-wd.org.uk. Informal group discussions interviews are scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday 8 March.

Watch our short video for some application guidance: