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St Luke’s Hospice

Marketing Assistant

The closing date is 13 March 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a creative and organised Marketing Assistant to join our Marketing & Communications team at St Lukes Hospice. This varied and hands-on role supports the delivery of marketing, digital and communications activity across social media, website, email, print and on-site promotions. You will help ensure our messaging is engaging, compassionate and aligned with our brand, supporting fundraising, retail and clinical services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their marketing career within a supportive charity environment where your work will make a real difference to patients and families.

Main duties of the job

The Marketing Assistant will support the planning and delivery of marketing and communications across multiple channels. This includes creating and scheduling social media content, updating website and intranet pages, assisting with email campaigns, and producing simple design materials using tools such as Canva. You will help monitor engagement and social media trends, respond to enquiries appropriately, and assist with analytics reporting. The role also supports campaign delivery, retail promotions, fundraising events, print coordination and digital screen updates across hospice sites.

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

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

STL1177620

Job locations

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the delivery of marketing, digital and communications activity across St Lukes. Assist with social media content creation, website and intranet updates, email campaigns and basic design work. Support campaigns, retail promotions and events, including occasional evenings or weekends. Monitor engagement, maintain accurate content, uphold confidentiality and ensure all communications reflect St Lukes values and brand standards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the delivery of marketing, digital and communications activity across St Lukes. Assist with social media content creation, website and intranet updates, email campaigns and basic design work. Support campaigns, retail promotions and events, including occasional evenings or weekends. Monitor engagement, maintain accurate content, uphold confidentiality and ensure all communications reflect St Lukes values and brand standards.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience using social media for an organisation or brand
  • Basic design skills (e.g. Canva or similar tools)
  • Good organisation and time management
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools

Desirable

  • Experience in a healthcare or charity setting
  • Understanding of community engagement and fundraising
  • Knowledge of GDPR and ethical communications
  • Photography or video editing skills
Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Experience using social media for an organisation or brand
  • Basic design skills (e.g. Canva or similar tools)
  • Good organisation and time management
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools

Desirable

  • Experience in a healthcare or charity setting
  • Understanding of community engagement and fundraising
  • Knowledge of GDPR and ethical communications
  • Photography or video editing skills

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:

Marketing and Communications Manager

Jamie Munro

j.munro@hospicesheffield.co.uk

01142369911

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

STL1177620

Job locations

Little Common Lane

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S11 9NE


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