Communications and Events Officer
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St. Luke's Hospice |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and organised Communications and Events Officer to join the Compassionate Sheffield Programme at St Luke’s.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping how communities across Sheffield come together to improve experiences of death, dying and grief, while helping deliver a flagship annual festival and a vibrant programme of events.
You will combine event coordination, community engagement, and creative communications, working closely with partners, communities, and colleagues to amplify lived experiences and drive meaningful social change.
What You’ll Be Doing
Event Planning & Delivery
Lead the coordination and delivery of the Compassionate Sheffield annual festival and events programme
Manage logistics, venues, suppliers, accessibility, and risk management
Develop timelines and delivery plans, ensuring smooth, inclusive events
Grow the reach and impact of the festival year-on-year
Community Engagement & Co-Design
Work with community partners to co-create event content
Engage diverse and underrepresented groups
Support ideas that showcase community voices through workshops, performances, and discussions
Communications & Digital Content
Create and manage engaging content across social media, website, and newsletters
Produce materials such as case studies, graphics, flyers, and storytelling content
Manage and update the programme website (Wix)
Amplify community voices and lived experiences through digital channels
Monitoring & Learning
Gather feedback and insights from events and participants
Track engagement and participation
Support continuous improvement and reporting
About You
We’re looking for someone who is creative, organised, and people-focused, with the ability to bring ideas to life and build strong relationships.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience planning and delivering events or community projects
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience creating and managing digital content (social media, websites, newsletters)
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong digital skills (e.g. Wix, social media platforms, email tools)
Desirable
Experience in the charity, public, or community sector
Knowledge of community engagement or co-production approaches
Why Join Us:
At St. Luke’s, we offer more than just a job – we offer a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference. In addition to a supportive work environment, we provide opportunities for ongoing training and development, a competitive benefit package, and a chance to be part of a compassionate and dedicated team. You can find out more about our benefits here: https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/work-for-us-benefits
Join Our Team:
If you're ready to bring your expertise and compassion to St. Luke’s Hospice and contribute to the well-being of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
For further details and an informal discussion, please contact Adam Batty, Community Change Project Manager on adam@compassionatesheffield.co.uk
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
The job-holder can expect to work in a space that is free from barriers and attitudes that are free from prejudice: We seek to employ, engage with, and care equally for all we encounter; striving to make our employment, volunteering, events and services free from barriers, and our attitudes free from prejudice, and treating everyone as a unique individual, providing the best experience that we can for each person.
Our values embody our way of working, they are Caring, Respectful, and Pioneering. Working for St Luke’s offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people.
The Organisation
St Luke’s is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond.
Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Luke’s plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Luke’s so special.
We are looking for a passionate and organised Communications and Events Officer to join the Compassionate Sheffield Programme at St Luke’s.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping how communities across Sheffield come together to improve experiences of death, dying and grief, while helping deliver a flagship annual festival and a vibrant programme of events.
You will combine event coordination, community engagement, and creative communications, working closely with partners, communities, and colleagues to amplify lived experiences and drive meaningful social change.
What You’ll Be Doing
Event Planning & Delivery
Lead the coordination and delivery of the Compassionate Sheffield annual festival and events programme
Manage logistics, venues, suppliers, accessibility, and risk management
Develop timelines and delivery plans, ensuring smooth, inclusive events
Grow the reach and impact of the festival year-on-year
Community Engagement & Co-Design
Work with community partners to co-create event content
Engage diverse and underrepresented groups
Support ideas that showcase community voices through workshops, performances, and discussions
Communications & Digital Content
Create and manage engaging content across social media, website, and newsletters
Produce materials such as case studies, graphics, flyers, and storytelling content
Manage and update the programme website (Wix)
Amplify community voices and lived experiences through digital channels
Monitoring & Learning
Gather feedback and insights from events and participants
Track engagement and participation
Support continuous improvement and reporting
About You
We’re looking for someone who is creative, organised, and people-focused, with the ability to bring ideas to life and build strong relationships.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience planning and delivering events or community projects
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience creating and managing digital content (social media, websites, newsletters)
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong digital skills (e.g. Wix, social media platforms, email tools)
Desirable
Experience in the charity, public, or community sector
Knowledge of community engagement or co-production approaches
Why Join Us:
At St. Luke’s, we offer more than just a job – we offer a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference. In addition to a supportive work environment, we provide opportunities for ongoing training and development, a competitive benefit package, and a chance to be part of a compassionate and dedicated team. You can find out more about our benefits here: https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/work-for-us-benefits
Join Our Team:
If you're ready to bring your expertise and compassion to St. Luke’s Hospice and contribute to the well-being of our patients, we encourage you to apply now. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
For further details and an informal discussion, please contact Adam Batty, Community Change Project Manager on adam@compassionatesheffield.co.uk
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
The job-holder can expect to work in a space that is free from barriers and attitudes that are free from prejudice: We seek to employ, engage with, and care equally for all we encounter; striving to make our employment, volunteering, events and services free from barriers, and our attitudes free from prejudice, and treating everyone as a unique individual, providing the best experience that we can for each person.
Our values embody our way of working, they are Caring, Respectful, and Pioneering. Working for St Luke’s offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people.
The Organisation
St Luke’s is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond.
Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Luke’s plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Luke’s so special.
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