Job Description

The Volunteering Team support with all areas of volunteering, including recruitment, onboarding, problem solving, and the reward and recognition of volunteers. With over 1,200 volunteers at present, we strive to offer the best possible experience for all volunteers.
Main duties of the job
The Volunteering Team support with all areas of volunteering, including recruitment, onboarding, problem solving, and the reward and recognition of volunteers. With over 1,200 volunteers at present, we strive to offer the best possible experience for all volunteers.
About us
St Christophers, in our experience, is an extraordinary place to work.
Our aim at St Christophers is to deliver care and support that is of the highest quality to our patients, their families and carers and anyone else who looks to us for help. We know that people working across our organisation will only be able to provide this if they in turn, feel supported in their endeavours.
Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
19,972 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
290546
Job locations
St Christopher's - Sydenham
51-59 Lawrie Park Road
Sydenham
London
SE26 6DZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Volunteer Development Coordinator
Salary: 19,972 for 22.5 hours per week (31,956 (FTE))
Contract/Hours: Permanent, part time 3 days per week (flexibility on days)
Location: Flexible Office base at Sydenham, South London (with 1 day working from home)
Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 17th October 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice who aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christophers Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and formed part of the modern hospice movement. Proudly celebrating over 50 years and with a turnover of over 20 million, we provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The Volunteering Team support with all areas of volunteering, including recruitment, onboarding, problem solving, and the reward and recognition of volunteers. With over 1,200 volunteers at present, we strive to offer the best possible experience for all volunteers.
Were looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded individual to inspire and support people to get involved in volunteering. You will need to be a good listener with the ability to quickly establish good relationships with various stakeholders. You will be an excellent communicator with a good understanding of volunteering best practice. Your enthusiasm for volunteering and attention to detail will help create engaging communications and updates, showcasing St Christophers as a great place to volunteer!
This position has the potential for you to grow and develop a variety of skills and in-depth knowledge of volunteer development and management. You will be working as part of a small and supportive team which sits within the People Directorate.
This is an amazing opportunity to make your mark as youll have the chance to see first-hand the difference your work will be making at St Christophers. If you are an enthusiastic team player with a passion for promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in volunteering then we want to hear from you.
Please contact Clare Hodder on c.hodder@stchristophers.org.uk or 0208 768 4737 if you wish to discuss the role informally, before applying.
Some of our benefits:

• You will gain a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference within the organisation and our local community
• Access to excellent training and development opportunities
• Season ticket loans/cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days increasing to 27 days per annum after 12 months qualifying period)
• A number of health and wellbeing initiatives
• A competitive contributory pension scheme with life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan
• An onsite staff canteen
• Access to plenty of free local street parking

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers at www.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click Apply here button below.
For any other queries, please contact our recruitment line on 0208 768 4680 or email the team at Recruitment@stchristophers.org.uk
As a Disability Confident Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicate and promote vacancies
• Offer an interview to disabled people
• Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required
• Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

Job description
Job responsibilities
Volunteer Development Coordinator
Salary: 19,972 for 22.5 hours per week (31,956 (FTE))
Contract/Hours: Permanent, part time 3 days per week (flexibility on days)
Location: Flexible Office base at Sydenham, South London (with 1 day working from home)
Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 17th October 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice who aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christophers Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and formed part of the modern hospice movement. Proudly celebrating over 50 years and with a turnover of over 20 million, we provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The Volunteering Team support with all areas of volunteering, including recruitment, onboarding, problem solving, and the reward and recognition of volunteers. With over 1,200 volunteers at present, we strive to offer the best possible experience for all volunteers.
Were looking for an enthusiastic and community-minded individual to inspire and support people to get involved in volunteering. You will need to be a good listener with the ability to quickly establish good relationships with various stakeholders. You will be an excellent communicator with a good understanding of volunteering best practice. Your enthusiasm for volunteering and attention to detail will help create engaging communications and updates, showcasing St Christophers as a great place to volunteer!
This position has the potential for you to grow and develop a variety of skills and in-depth knowledge of volunteer development and management. You will be working as part of a small and supportive team which sits within the People Directorate.
This is an amazing opportunity to make your mark as youll have the chance to see first-hand the difference your work will be making at St Christophers. If you are an enthusiastic team player with a passion for promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in volunteering then we want to hear from you.
Please contact Clare Hodder on c.hodder@stchristophers.org.uk or 0208 768 4737 if you wish to discuss the role informally, before applying.
Some of our benefits:

• You will gain a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference within the organisation and our local community
• Access to excellent training and development opportunities
• Season ticket loans/cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days increasing to 27 days per annum after 12 months qualifying period)
• A number of health and wellbeing initiatives
• A competitive contributory pension scheme with life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan
• An onsite staff canteen
• Access to plenty of free local street parking

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers at www.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click Apply here button below.
For any other queries, please contact our recruitment line on 0208 768 4680 or email the team at Recruitment@stchristophers.org.uk
As a Disability Confident Employer, we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicate and promote vacancies
• Offer an interview to disabled people
• Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required
• Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• Good level of General Education (i.e. minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths).

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of administrating or coordinating activities, ideally within a not-for profit organisation.

Desirable

• Experience of working with volunteer management databases such Better Impact.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• Good level of General Education (i.e. minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths).

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of administrating or coordinating activities, ideally within a not-for profit organisation.

Desirable

• Experience of working with volunteer management databases such Better Impact.

Skills Required