Join to apply for the Volunteer Neighbour Engagement Manager role at St Peter's Hospice, Bristol 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

Shape and deliver a safe, effective, and sustainable service aligned with hospice values. Recruit, train, and support volunteers, fostering a strong and motivated community. Assess needs, match patients with volunteers, and ensure sensitive communication. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, referral partners, and community stakeholders. Ensure best practice in risk management, safeguarding, and data protection. 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. Knowledgeable in safeguarding practices.

What we can offer you

Full time, 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday 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! For more information about the role, you can download the job description located at the bottom of the page or contact Russell Cowan, Head of Volunteer Resources at russell.cowan@stpetershospice.org. 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 0300 131 2784 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk once 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr