Application form

Personal details

We need to take some personal details so that we have the correct information about who is applying for the role, as well as contact details in case we need to get in touch with you regarding the application.

First Name *

Surname/Family Name *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

Town *

Postcode *

Contact Number *

Email Address *

Have you previously worked for the Hospice? *

Yes

Have you/do you volunteer for the Hospice? *

Yes

Employment History

Name of most recent employer *

Employment Dates: to and from *

Current Salary

Reason for leaving

Please upload your CV (PDF or Word) *

Supporting Statement *

Please describe what it is that attracts you to this job and give details of any particular experience, skills and/or qualities that you feel make you suitable for this position and that match the requirements for this post as set out in the person specification.

Reference 1

Name of Organisation *

Please provide two referees who are previous employers (including your current employer) whom we may approach should you be successful. References will only be sought once a job offer has been made.

Referee name

Position

Relationship to applicant

Email Address

Website

Contact Number

Reference 2

Name of Organisation *

Please provide two referees who are previous employers (including your current employer) whom we may approach should you be successful. References will only be sought once a job offer has been made.

Referee name

Position

Relationship to applicant

Email Address

Website

Contact Number

Declarations

Are you legally eligible for employment in the UK? *

Yes

Do you have proof of eligibility to work in the UK? *

Yes

Do you have any unspent convictions for a criminal offence as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? *

Yes

If yes, please provide details below.

Disclosures must be in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – please seek advice if you are not sure about what has to be disclosed. Please note that The Hospice of St Francis may carry out a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check to verify this information.

Do you hold a full UK driving licence? *

Yes

When would you be available to start work?

Data Protection & Confidentiality

The Hospice of St Francis will process your personal data solely for the purpose of communicating with you about your application. We never share or sell an individual's data. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

Confirmation *

I can confirm that I have completed this application form to the best of my knowledge and all the information is true. I understand that any false statement may disqualify me from employment or render me liable to summary dismissal.

Confidentiality

The Hospice of St Francis exists to help local people and their families living with life-limiting illness, through improving symptoms, achieving personal goals and helping them to feel safe.

It is essential that all personnel are aware of the need to be discreet not only to protect patients, but also the business, in respect of the sensitive nature of the information within the Hospice.

Patient Confidentiality
All clinical staff are governed by the regulations of their professional body on this subject. All non-clinical staff and volunteers should, under no circumstances, discuss patient information/details unless with a health professional connected to the Hospice and certainly not outside the Hospice.

Business Confidentiality
All staff, including volunteers, are expected to respect business confidentiality, particularly in financial matters and any policy issues as specified by the Board of Trustees. Information cascaded within the Hospice is not for public domain until/unless permission is given or it is published in the Annual Review or by a press release. The person disseminating such information should make clear that it is confidential.

Any breach of confidentiality will be treated as serious misconduct.

Confidentiality Confirmation *

I have read and understand the above confidentiality requirements

Apply by Sunday 15th November 2026

Hours: Full Time 37.5hpw

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Salary negotiable, depending on experience

The Hospice of St Francis is looking for an experienced and collaborative marketing and communications professional to lead the day-to-day delivery of our whole-Hospice marketing activity. This is an opportunity to use your expertise to help more people understand our services, strengthen engagement with our communities and supporters, and ensure our communications are clear, accessible and effective.

Working with the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, you will turn organisational priorities into coordinated plans, campaigns, content, and communications. You will manage a talented team comprising a Digital Marketing Lead, Marketing Executive, and Marketing Graduate, balancing competing demands and deploying resources where they will have the greatest impact.

Your responsibilities will include coordinating integrated campaigns; maintaining our brand and tone of voice; overseeing our website, digital channels and content plan; supporting media relations; and using audience insight, analytics and performance measures to improve results. You will also quality-assure sensitive communications and help colleagues across the Hospice develop clear, audience-focused briefs.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience of delivering integrated marketing and communications in a complex organisation, ideally within the charity, healthcare or a comparable sector. You will bring strong people and supplier management skills, excellent writing and editing ability, sound judgement, and experience across brand, digital, media, websites and internal communications. You will be comfortable using evidence to prioritise activity and able to remain calm and constructive when managing sensitive or reputational matters.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, primarily Hospice-based, with hybrid working as agreed. Travel to Hospice sites, shops, events and external meetings will be required, together with occasional flexibility outside normal hours. The role reports to the Director of Fundraising & Marketing.

If you are an organised, practical, and audience-focused leader who can bring people and priorities together, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Click here to view the #Full Job Spec

Apply by Sunday 15th November 2026

For an informal chat please contact Erman Housein, Director of Fundraising & Marketing 01442 869550 or email recrutiment@stfrancis.org.uk

This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager

Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.

This role will require a DBS check.

What our people say...

“My impressions of the hospice, were that I couldn't believe how calm and lovely every person was. From walking through the door I could tell how much every person cared about what they were doing."

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Whilst working for The Hospice of St Francis employees are entitled to a range of benefits

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At The Hospice of St Francis we are not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think.

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Head of Marketing & Communications

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The Hospice of St Francis will process your personal data solely for the purpose of communicating with you about your application. We never share or sell an individual's data. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

Apply by Sunday 15th November 2026

Hours: Full Time 37.5hpw

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Salary negotiable, depending on experience

Apply by Sunday 15th November 2026

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A Place To Thrive

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Hospice

Head of Marketing & Communications

Application form

Personal details

The Hospice of St Francis will process your personal data solely for the purpose of communicating with you about your application. We never share or sell an individual's data. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

Apply by Sunday 15th November 2026

Hours: Full Time 37.5hpw

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Salary negotiable, depending on experience

Apply by Sunday 15th November 2026

What we're about

What our people say...

Staff Benefits

Find out more

Over 40 years of care

Our History

A Place To Thrive

Our Diversity Statement