Job summary
The Community Change Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the Compassionate Sheffield Programme, working to reduce inequalities and improve experiences of death, dying and grief across the city. This role will drive meaningful cultural change by building strong partnerships with communities, organisations and system partners, and by delivering high-impact projects aligned to the programmes vision, mission and values. The postholder will provide inspirational leadership, oversee programme governance and resources, and ensure that engagement around sensitive and emotive topics is inclusive, confident and impactful.
Main duties of the job
Lead the strategic planning, coordination and delivery of projects across the Compassionate Sheffield Programme. Build, maintain and strengthen partnerships with community groups, voluntary organisations, statutory partners and wider system stakeholders. Lead stakeholder engagement and communication to support openness, collaboration and shared purpose across Sheffield. Oversee the coordination and delivery of the annual Compassionate Sheffield Festival and other key engagement activities. Provide leadership and direction to the Programme Team, fostering learning, development and dispersed leadership. Monitor, evaluate and report on programme impact, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with agreed KPIs. Ensure robust programme governance, including risk management, quality assurance, budget oversight and commissioning activity as required. Represent the programme at meetings, events and community forums, including occasional evening and weekend work.
About us
St Lukes Hospice is proud to lead the Compassionate Sheffield Programme in partnership with Sheffield City Council and a wide range of community and system partners. Together, we share a bold vision for Sheffield to become the best city in the world to experience death, dying and grief. Our work is rooted in compassion, inclusion and collaboration, and focuses on building confidence, skills and connection across individuals, communities and organisations. At St Lukes, our people are at the heart of our mission, and we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, learning and innovation, and creating a supportive environment where meaningful change can happen.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£47,000 to £51,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
STL1160136
Job locations
Little Common Lane
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S11 9NE
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
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