Hospice Neighbour Engagement Manager

St. Peters Hospice; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization is seeking a passionate Hospice Neighbour Engagement Manager in Bristol. This role involves leading the Hospice Neighbours project, which provides vital support to patients at home through volunteer engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, strong relationship-building skills, and the motivation to make a positive difference. This full-time position offers a salary of £35,000 per annum and is based on a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing project results and driving improvement to agreed KPIs.
• Experience in project management and volunteer coordination.
• Compassionate, organised, and motivated to make a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a safe and effective service aligned with hospice values.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers to foster a strong community.
• Assess patient needs and ensure sensitive communication.

Skills

Project management

Volunteer coordination

Community engagement

Relationship-building

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

St Peter’s 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 volunteers who provide companionship, reduce isolation, and help patients maintain independence and dignity.

You’ll 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 You’ll 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 Peter’s Hospice, raising the profile of Hospice Neighbours.

About You

We’re 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 £35,000 per annum

Interview Date : 16th January 2026

We know sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us, and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could just be what we're looking for!

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.

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