St Luke’s Hospice

Volunteer Team Administrator

The closing date is 03 March 2026

Job summary

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at St Lukes Hospice. From our retail teams to clinical support roles, volunteers help us deliver compassionate care and vital services across Sheffield. Were looking for a Volunteer Team Administrator to play a key part in ensuring every volunteer feels welcomed, supported, and able to contribute safely and meaningfully. Reporting to the Volunteering Team Leader, you will provide high-quality administrative support across the full volunteer journey, from first enquiry through to onboarding, compliance, and ongoing engagement.

Main duties of the job

Youll be the engine behind the volunteer journey, making sure everything runs smoothly from first enquiry to active volunteering. In short, you will: Be the friendly first point of contact for volunteer enquiries Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, checks and inductions Keep volunteer records accurate and compliant Support DBS processes, training records and reporting Help organise work experience and placement opportunities Contribute to volunteer communications, engagement and recognition Provide vital admin support to the Volunteering Team Youll play a key role in ensuring volunteers feel welcomed, informed, safe and valued.

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.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

STL1176456

Job locations

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is: Experienced in administration or coordination Highly organised with great attention to detail Confident using databases and managing records Calm and capable of juggling multiple priorities A strong communicator warm, clear and professional Compassionate and comfortable working in a hospice environment Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing Experience in volunteering, charity, healthcare, recruitment or DBS processes would be a bonus but not essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is: Experienced in administration or coordination Highly organised with great attention to detail Confident using databases and managing records Calm and capable of juggling multiple priorities A strong communicator warm, clear and professional Compassionate and comfortable working in a hospice environment Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing Experience in volunteering, charity, healthcare, recruitment or DBS processes would be a bonus but not essential.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please refer to the Employee Specification
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please refer to the 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


Employer's website

https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice

Address

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


Employer's website

https://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Volunteer Coordinator

Leah Johnson

l.Johnson@hospicesheffield.co.uk

01142357639

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

STL1176456

Job locations

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


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