Overview

Healthcare Wellbeing Manager - Training and Engagement, Hospice UK. Role details as listed by Guardian Jobs. London-based contract with a hybrid work culture. You may enter the office at least one day a week (Tuesday) with the remaining time potentially remote; some staff may work from the office full-time.

Salary: £40,373 per annum.

Location: London (Contractually based) with Hybrid Work Arrangement. The organisation supports a flexible approach to where and how you work, balancing individual needs with Hospice UK requirements.

Benefits:

• 25 days in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days in the second year of service and 30 days in the third.
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture

Responsibilities

• Project management: Lead and coordinate programme delivery across multiple regions, monitor progress and adapt based on feedback.
• Programme development: Co-design training content, digital resources and recorded materials tailored to care staff.
• Workshop facilitation: Deliver engaging, compassionate workshops and adapt facilitation style to diverse audiences.
• Partnership management: Support strategic collaboration between Hospice UK and the funeral partner, and coordinate a network of trainers.
• Professional engagement: Represent the programme at events and build relationships with healthcare professionals and sector leaders.

About you

You bring a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological challenges faced by healthcare workers, such as burnout, compassion fatigue and grief. You’re a confident communicator, skilled facilitator and strategic thinker with experience in wellbeing, mental health or healthcare settings.

Why this role matters

• Strengthen emotional support and team resilience
• Build confidence in discussing death, dying, and grief
• Foster a culture of care and compassion from day one

This is a unique opportunity to shape a national programme and make a lasting impact on the wellbeing of care staff.

Compassionate Employers

Join Hospice UK’s Compassionate Employers programme as we change how employers support their employees through grief, caring, and end of life. The programme offers support for bereavement, caring or terminal illness. Clients may use services ad-hoc or sign up for a yearly membership.

Since launch in 2019, we have grown to help more than 165,000 employees across the UK. We aim to continue growing and evolving the programme. We seek an external voice in the workplace wellbeing field who can inspire audiences at industry conferences and webinars, build strong client relationships, and identify growth opportunities while ensuring client value.

We want someone who cares about making a real difference in people’s lives at work. If you’re driven to promote workplace wellbeing and eager to create positive change, join us to shape the future of the Compassionate Employers programme.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send the following documents by 9am on Monday 15 September 2025:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4.
• A completed supporting statement form (demonstrating how you meet the person specification) – available on our website to download.
• A completed equalities monitoring form – available on our website to download.

We will shortlist candidates based on CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for applications: by 9am on Monday 15 September 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. You must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed.

If you’d like to ask any questions before applying, you can contact Lucy (contact details available on our website). You’ll find more information about the role and team in the Candidate Information Pack available on our website.