Head of hospice fundraising jobs in London, greater london

Salary: £37,000 per annum.

Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, you’ll need to come into the office as required to deposit cheques. While there isn’t a set day for this, all cheques should be paid in within a week of receiving them. Additionally, the team comes into the office during busier periods, such as financial year-end and audit, to collaborate with auditors (June/July). You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there. 

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Maternity Cover until the end of December 2026. Full time role - 35 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata based on the term of the contract
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture

How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – available on our website to download.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 29 March 2026.

Interview dates: Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 April 2026. Interviews will take place online via MS Teams.

Job Information 

You will be joining at an important time for our team, covering a crucial role in ensuring accurate income processing, reporting, and financial management across the organisation. As part of the Finance team, you will work closely with colleagues across departments, particularly alongside our fundraising team, to ensure income is correctly coded and reported efficiently.

With responsibility for month-end and year-end processes, as well as maintaining accurate and timely financial data, you will play a vital role in supporting decision-making across the organisation. Your work will ensure colleagues have the financial insights they need, enabling strategic planning and effective resource management.

Strong communication skills are essential for this role, as you will liaise with teams across the organisation to provide clear financial updates, answer queries, and ensure income is accurately coded and reported in line with financial procedure. Your clear communication of financial information will support informed decision-making and ensure compliance with procedures.

To succeed in this role, you will have strong financial processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You should be comfortable working with financial systems and software, with the ability to efficiently manage data, generate reports, and ensure accurate income tracking.

Our Finance team provides vital support to the organisation, ensuring robust financial systems, compliance, and efficiency across all areas. You will be joining a collaborative and dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality financial management and support to colleagues working across a wide range of impactful projects.

More information is available in the candidate information pack, which is available on our website to download.

PROJECT COORDINATOR  

Location: London (Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in the London office) with travel to project sites across the UK

Hours: 37.5 per week

Reports to: Head of Projects

Salary £30k - £35k 

Summary

CRASH is a unique and respected charity at the heart of the UK construction and property industry. We bring together the expertise and generosity of companies across the sector to help homelessness and hospice charities create places that care for people.

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Project Coordinator to join our small, high‑impact team. You’ll support the planning and delivery of construction‑related projects across the UK, working closely with charities, contractors, designers, and our Corporate Patrons.

While experience in the construction industry is ideal, we know great project coordinators come from different backgrounds. If you have strong coordination skills and experience in facilities management, this role could be an excellent fit. What matters most is your ability to communicate confidently, stay organised, and work collaboratively within a close‑knit team.

You’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, build meaningful relationships across the industry, and see the real‑world impact of your work on people’s lives. This role also offers opportunities to work toward professional accreditation.

If you’re motivated, people‑focused, and excited by the idea of using your skills to make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

About CRASH 

CRASH is a unique, respected charity at the heart of the UK construction and property industry. Since 1996, we have brought together the expertise, products, and generosity of companies and individuals across the sector to create places that care for people. 

We support adult homelessness charities and hospices with their construction, refurbishment, and maintenance challenges—providing professional expertise, donated materials, and funding to help them create safe, dignified, and functional environments for the people they serve. 

Job Summary 

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and enthusiastic Project Coordinator to join our small but high impact team. In this role, you will support the planning and delivery of construction-related projects for homelessness and hospice charities across the UK. 

You’ll work closely with clients, contractors, manufacturers, and design teams, gaining valuable site experience and exposure to the full project lifecycle—from initial application through to completion. This role offers opportunities to work toward professional chartership or equivalent accreditation. 

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and want to make a meaningful difference through the built environment, this role will suit you well. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Support & Coordination 

Assist in evaluating project applications, including assessing suitability and reviewing governance of applying charities. 

• Support the development and implementation of project plans, timelines, and schedules. 

• Coordinate communication between internal teams, CRASH Corporate Patrons, supporters, and charity clients to ensure alignment throughout each project. 

• Track project progress, flag potential delays or risks, and propose practical solutions. 

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including pro bono contracts, plans, and product timelines. 

• Monitor and report on Gift in Kind valuations for each project. 

• Contribute to post project evaluations and lessons learned reviews. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with CRASH Corporate Patrons, industry supporters, and charity partners. 

• Support the preparation and delivery of presentations, reports, and updates for the CRASH Board of Trustees, charity clients, and project stakeholders. 

• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, ensuring all participants are informed and prepared. 

Project Storytelling & Impact 

• Help gather and organise project content, including photographs and digital assets, to support CRASH’s storytelling and communications. 

• Ensure project information is accurate, up to date, and reflective of the impact achieved. 

General Responsibilities 

• Represent CRASH at virtual and in person events, strengthening relationships with key supporters. 

• Support the fundraising team at events as required. 

Required Skills & Experience 

• Proven experience in project coordination.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Microsoft list) Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team. 

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

• A persuasive, confident communicator. 

• High emotional intelligence and sensitivity when working with vulnerable individuals at charity projects. 

• Ability to travel to project visits across the UK as required. 

Desirable Skills & Experience 

• Understanding of project management principles and contract knowledge is beneficial but not essential. 

• 1–2 years’ experience in the construction industry. 

Key Relationships 

As part of a small team of seven, building strong, collaborative working relationships—both internally and with external stakeholders—is essential to success in this role. 

Benefits 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Time of in lieu is given for events worked outside of office hours 

• Company pension scheme offering 5% employer contributions

• Hybrid working opportunities                   

Purpose of the Role

The Clinical & Research Lead role provides senior clinical leadership across Together for Short Lives’ most complex and high-profile programmes. The role leads the design and delivery of national clinical initiatives, strengthens clinical governance and safeguarding oversight, and builds the organisation’s research and evidence capability.

Working closely with the Head of Services & Impact, the postholder ensures programmes are credible, evidence-informed and deliver measurable impact for children, families and the wider sector. The role will lead work that strengthens professional practice, improves outcomes for families, and supports national sector development. The role involves significant external representation, national stakeholder engagement, programme planning, research and data oversight, and leadership of internal and external events.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

· Represent Together for Short Lives in national clinical, policy and professional forums, contributing to the organisation’s credibility and influence across the children’s palliative care sector.

· Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of internally hosted stakeholder meetings, including the Leaders of Care Forum and other professional engagement events.

· Provide professional and reflective input into complex organisational decisions relating to clinical practice, programme design and ethical engagement.

· Build strong relationships with practitioners across health, social care, education and voluntary-sector partners to support implementation of clinical programmes and foster collaboration.

· Engage with Integrated Care Boards, Strategic Clinical Networks, and children’s palliative care providers to ensure our work aligns with national priorities and regional needs.

Programme Leadership & Project Oversight

· Provide senior leadership for the planning, development and delivery of clinical and service-improvement projects, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.

· Oversee the development of project briefs, initiation documents, outcome measures, risk registers, evaluation plans and implementation timelines.

· Hold responsibility for monitoring progress, quality assurance, and risk management, escalating concerns to the Head of Services & Impact as required.

· Coordinate cross-functional project teams and ensure effective collaboration with external organisations, hospices, NHS partners and charitable funders.

· Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, timelines and budgets.

· Support the development of robust programme models, theories of change and outcomes frameworks that strengthen the organisation’s ability to secure external funding.

· Contribute to the development of cases for support and programme proposals in collaboration with fundraising colleagues.

Research, Evidence & Insight

• Lead the organisation’s research prioritisation programme and support development of a national children’s palliative care research agenda.
• Build and maintain relationships with academic partners, research institutions and clinical leaders to strengthen the evidence base for children’s palliative care.
• Support development of evaluation frameworks that demonstrate impact, learning and outcomes across programmes.
• Contribute to the organisation’s longer-term ambition to develop a ‘Centre of Impact’, positioning Together for Short Lives as a national authority on evidence and insight in children’s palliative care.
• Ensure research and evaluation activity is ethically robust, appropriately governed and aligned with sector priorities.

Data, Impact & Reporting

· Provide oversight and leadership for data collection, monitoring and reporting processes across the Services & Impact portfolio.

· Line manage the Data & Impact Officer, ensuring robust reporting systems, high-quality data, and meaningful evaluation of programmes.

· Ensure outputs are translated into insights that demonstrate effectiveness, equity, reach and learning - supporting fundraising, influencing and strategic decision-making.

· Support development of improved feedback mechanisms from families and professionals to evidence the impact of support offers and clinical programmes.

Professional Support, Education & Sector Development

· Contribute to the development and dissemination of clinical resources, guidance, toolkits and training for professionals working with children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.

· Support national programmes of work, including definitions of children’s palliative care, categories of need, standards, workforce development and professional education.

· Facilitate knowledge exchange and best-practice sharing across the sector through networks, events, workshops and targeted professional engagement.

· Deliver presentations, training sessions and clinical briefings to a wide range of audiences.

Family and Service Engagement

· Work with colleagues across the Services & Impact team and external partners to ensure projects reflect the lived experiences and priorities of children and families.

· Support co-production activities and ensure family voice is meaningfully incorporated into project design and evaluation.

· Promote and signpost to the Family Support Hub and relevant offers, ensuring clear and consistent messaging about available support.

Governance, Quality & Reporting

· Provide additional clinical oversight and challenge across the organisation’s work relating to safeguarding, ethical engagement and complex family situations.

· Contribute to strengthening organisational clinical governance processes and risk management.

· Provide expert advice to colleagues on safeguarding, ethical engagement with families, and complex clinical issues arising from programme work. Contribute to internal reporting cycles, board updates, quarterly programme reviews and funder reports.

· Maintain accurate project documentation, data dashboards and risk logs.

· Provide expert advice to colleagues and stakeholders on clinical considerations and best practice in children’s palliative care.

General Responsibilities

· Provide effective line management, supervision and support to allocated staff.

· Attend team meetings, leadership meetings and organisational events as required.

· Commit to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

· Undertake other duties relevant to the role as required by the Head of Services & Impact.