Hospice Neighbour Engagement Manager

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by building and nurturing a network of volunteers who provide companionship reduce isolation and help patients maintain independence and dignity.

Youll be at the heart of developing and growing the Hospice Neighbours project ensuring it meets the needs of patients carers and volunteers while championing our values of Excellence Compassion Respect Passion and Collaboration.

What Youll Do

Lead & Develop: Shape and deliver a safe effective and sustainable service aligned with hospice values.
Volunteer Engagement: Recruit train and support volunteers fostering a strong and motivated community.
Patient & Carer Support: Assess needs match patients with volunteers and ensure sensitive communication.
Partnership Building: Collaborate with healthcare professionals referral partners and community stakeholders.
Safeguarding & Compliance: Ensure best practice in risk management safeguarding and data protection.
Champion the Project: Act as an ambassador for St Peters Hospice raising the profile of Hospice Neighbours.

About You

Were looking for someone who is:

Experienced in overseeing project results tracking progress and driving improvement to agreed KPIs
Experienced in project management volunteer coordination and community engagement
A strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
Compassionate organised and motivated to make a positive impact.
Confident in leading coaching and inspiring others.
Knowledge of safeguarding practices

What we can offer you:

Full time 37.5 hours Monday - Friday
Permanent position
Salary of 35000 per annum

Interview Date: 16th January 2026

We know sometimes the perfect candidate doesnt exist and that people can be put off applying for a job if they dont tick every box. If youre excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience were looking for please go ahead and apply. You could just be what were looking for!

For more information about the role working in charity retail and to meet the retail team please

download the job description located at the bottom of the page
contact Russell Cowan Head of Volunteer Resources at

We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date so candidates are advised to apply early.

Please note the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Sensitive DBS applications:
If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate please call 0 or emailonce the form has been issued to you.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.

About Us

Weve spent over 40 years helping people die in peace and with dignity. Combining compassion with clinical expertise we provide patients with the best possible care at the end of their lives.

Were here for the people around our patients too those closest to them. Before during and after a bereavement we provide support thats remembered forever.

We think its that unforgettable support that inspires people to give back to St Peters. To fundraise for us. Donate. Volunteer. Were not exaggerating when we say that we couldnt do what we do without our wonderful supporters. We really cant thank them enough.

We want to help many more people to die well. And were doing this by teaching others. As a centre of educational excellence we share our skills with other health professionals helping the NHS and care homes to provide better end-of-life care.

Were here for all for free forever.

The Benefits

If you join our clinical team we offer NHS Agenda for Change benefits such as:

NHS equivalent salaries
Generous holiday entitlement and recognition for previous NHS service (up to 33 days for 10 years service)
Continuation in the NHS pension scheme for existing members
Recognition of previous NHS service for sick pay

There are many benefits to working at St Peters including:

27 days holiday plus bank holidays pro rata. This increases the longer youre with us
Competitive salary
Pension with employer matched contributions up to 6%

Enhanced sick pay rising with service to a maximum of 12 weeks full and 12 weeks half pay.
Birthday leave a day off in the month of your birthday
Ability to buy or sell up to three days of annual leave per year
Volunteer leave
Life insurance scheme
Employee assistance programme
Access to discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card
Home and electronics salary sacrifice scheme
Free parking at our main office sites
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Travel discounts
Eye care scheme
Annual flu vaccine scheme

Comprehensive induction
In-house learning & development team
Continual professional development

Life is busy and we all want to enjoy a healthy work/life why we offer flexible working hours and if its practical for your role we also offer hybrid working.

You can split your hours between your home and our offices in Brentry and Long Ashton. We think this is a good way to work it gives you the convenience of working from home and the camaraderie of being with colleagues in the office.

Equity and Diversity

We want our teams to reflect the diversity of our community and we want everyone to feel that they belong. Thats why weve joined ENEI: Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion. This is a UK based not-for-profit organisation that helps employers build and maintain diverse teams and inclusive cultures. Were really pleased to have ENEI supporting us on our Equity Diversity and Inclusion journey.

Just as we offer care to all we welcome applications from everyone. We want to hear from you regardless of your age disability religion or belief sex race sexual orientation gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

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St Peters Hospice is seeking a passionate and dynamic Hospice Neighbour Engagement Manager to lead a community-based project that brings vital social and practical support to patients in their own homes.This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by building and nurturing a network of vol...