Communications and Events Officer
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and organised Communications and Events Officer to join the Compassionate Sheffield Programme at St Lukes. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how communities across Sheffield come together to improve experiences of death, dying and grief, while supporting the delivery of a flagship annual festival and a programme of community events. You will combine event coordination, community engagement, and creative communications to amplify lived experiences and drive meaningful social change.
Main duties of the job
Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the Compassionate Sheffield festival and wider events programme, ensuring events are inclusive, well-organised and impactful. Work closely with community partners to co-create content that reflects diverse voices and lived experience. Develop engaging communications across digital channels including social media, website and newsletters. Manage logistics, stakeholders and timelines, while gathering feedback and insight to support continuous improvement.
About us
St Lukes 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 Lukes plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Lukes so special.
Job responsibilities
Plan and deliver the annual festival and events, managing logistics, stakeholders and timelines. Produce and manage engaging communications across digital platforms, including website, social media and newsletters. Work alongside community partners to develop inclusive, co-designed content that reflects lived experience. Monitor participation, gather feedback and support reporting to help improve and grow the programme.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please refer to the attached Employee Specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
St Luke's Hospice
Address
Little Common Lane
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 9NE
United Kingdom
