We are so proud of what we do, and we know you will be to. Communication and media are absolutely key to making the Hospice the incredible place it is. And you could be part of that.

With a rich, diverse history, which began back in 1979 with our founders, we’ve been making a difference ever since. 

Today our free care supports 2,000 local people and their families, in Herts and Bucks. We truly are a community hospice
– built and funded by the community, to serve the community.

If you feel you have the compassion, drive and enthusiasm for the role we would love to hear from you!

People are at the heart of everything we do. And you would be no different. We are all vital cogs in delivering our care and support.

As our Estates & Facilities Lead, you'll ensure our hospice estate, gardens and retail properties are safe, compliant and well maintained. You'll lead the Estates team, oversee maintenance and contractor activity, manage compliance and budgets, and help enhance our facilities and grounds. You'll also support fundraising initiatives and estate projects, helping create a welcoming environment for everyone who uses our services.

You'll take the lead in keeping our hospice estate safe, compliant and looking its best. From managing maintenance, contractors and compliance to supporting your team and enhancing our grounds, you'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for patients, families, staff and volunteers.

• Experience managing or coordinating maintenance activity
• Experience working with contractors
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance requirements, including correct use of PPE, COSHH, Manual Handling, Legionella, Risk Assessments etc
• Recruitment, coaching and development of Estates team and our volunteers
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of volunteers effectively i.e. with varying motivation, age, gender, and physical and mental capacities
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability and organic gardening methods i.e. composting, upcycling, water saving

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pro rata, which rises with service
• Ability to transfer existing NHS pension (subject to qualifying conditions) or join our company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• Free onsite parking
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​
• You’ll have freedom to make decisions within the boundaries of the Job Description and charity policy and procedure
• You will have the satisfaction of knowing that what you are doing matters and that you are making a real difference to your local community.
• Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus #team comradery, support and bags of positivity!

• Respect and follow the Hospice’s values.
• Your internal & external contacts will include all Employees, Volunteers, Trustees and Patrons, plus members of the general public and external organisations/suppliers.
• The post-holder will come into contact with emotional circumstances, through speaking to staff, volunteers and patients and or information. The post holder will frequently be required to change from one activity to another to meet the changing needs of the service
• You will be expected to comply with Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations and Hospice policies. You will need to complete all mandatory training.
• Safeguarding: Act in a manner at all times to safeguard the interests of individual patients/clients and their families and justify public trust and confidence in the Hospice of St Francis