Internal Communications and Engagement Lead

Are you a motivated and organised individual looking to make a difference in a meaningful environment?

St Leonard’s Hospice is recruiting a part-time Internal Communications and Engagement Lead to ensure staff and volunteers are informed, engaged and aligned with the Hospice’s mission, strategy and values. This new role will join the Workforce, Education, Learning and Development (WELD) Team to reshape internal communications and play an important role in managing our Employer of Choice aspirations.

Your key duties will be to:

• Work with the WELD Manager to develop and implement a clear and engaging internal communication plan
• Create internal messaging on a variety of channels, working with key stakeholders to get engaging content
• Utilise data insights to improve and enhance the effectiveness of internal communications
• Work on range of staff engagement projects

This is a hands-on, practical role with real scope to grow, ideal for someone who enjoys organising, improving and shaping how information is shared.

In order to fulfil this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in communications and engagement in a similar role
• Excellent organisational and communication skills including good grammar and be able to communicate with all levels within the Hospice
• The ability to work in a fast paced and varied environment and adapt quickly to changing briefs

What we can offer you in return:

• Flexibility for a great work/life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days
• Attractive pension schemes
• Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discounts
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Free onsite car parking
• A supportive and friendly working environment

This is a part-time position based at our main hospice site, working 31 hours per week in office hours with some flexibility over days, start and end times. The salary for this role is £23,605.46 per annum pro rata (FTE £28,555) with future pay progression up to £25,905.25 per annum pro rata (FTE £31,337).

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact the Hospice’s HR Team by email at hr@stleonardshospice.org.uk.

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. The closing date for this role is 6 September 2026, however we reserve the right to extend or close this post earlier.

No agencies, please.