We’re looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to provide maternity cover and lead our small but mighty team during a pivotal period for St Michael’s Hospice. This is a hands-on management role at the heart of the Hospice, driving strategic marketing and communications priorities across the organisation.

What you’ll do

  • Drive marketing and communications strategy and team leadership.
  • Oversee brand management, campaign and content planning, internal communications, stakeholder engagement, and marketing that supports income generation, community engagement, and awareness of our services.
  • Delivery of some marketing and communications activity alongside management responsibilities.
  • Play a key role in major projects, including embedding a new CRM system, website relaunch, and planning for the Hospice’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience managing marketing and communications teams.
  • Charity sector expertise (health, care, or hospice desirable).
  • Strong CRM and data-driven marketing knowledge.
  • Values-led leadership: kindness, respect, inclusivity, innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact while steering a talented team through a period of innovation. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a special community organisation that makes a tangible difference to people’s lives across Hastings and Rother.

At St Michael’s Hospice, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for our employees. We offer a range of benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued and supported, including:

  • A good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership
  • Benenden Health membership
  • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Subsidised employee meals and free refreshments
  • Free parking
  • Supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your continued professional development including preceptorship if you are newly qualified
  • Access to the Blue Light card scheme and its discounts

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their professional development and well-being. We invite you to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

To apply for this position please complete an application form.  Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the HR team.

Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.

Are you Interested?

  • Email Address

recruitment@stmichaelshospice.com

  • Closing Date

Sunday 21st December 2025

  • Phone Number

Liz Jones, Associate Director - Capital Build, Communications and Marketing, 01424 445177 ext 141 or 07827 912718

  • Interview Date

Monday 12th January 2026

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