Community Connector
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Hours:
- Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
- Job share applications will be considered. Please indicate in your application if you wish to apply on this basis. For part-time hours, salary will be pro rata.
- Please note that flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is required.
*A current full, valid driving license and access to own vehicle is essential for this role*
At East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), we support children and young people with life‑threatening conditions, and their families, to receive care where and when they need it.
We are strengthening how we work with communities to ensure more families can access support earlier, feel connected, and receive care in a way that reflects their individual needs.
We are looking for a Community Connector to help build meaningful relationships across our communities, improve access to our services, and support inclusive, community‑based approaches to care.
About the role
This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing connections between EACH and the communities we serve.
You will:
- Build relationships with local communities, organisations and partners to increase awareness of EACH services
- Work alongside under‑represented communities to support more equitable access to care
- Support outreach activity, events and community‑based initiatives across the region
- Work with families and partners to co‑produce inclusive engagement opportunities
- Provide information, advice and signposting to families and professionals
- Contribute to developing approaches that enable care beyond hospice settings
You will also work closely with colleagues across care, volunteering and fundraising teams to ensure a joined‑up and coordinated approach.
About you
We welcome applications from people with a range of experiences, including those working in health, social care, community or voluntary settings.
You will bring:
- Experience of working with families, communities or partner organisations
- Experience supporting community‑based activities, outreach or engagement
- The ability to communicate clearly with different audiences
- The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
- An awareness of equity, diversity and inclusion in community settings
You will also be able to work independently, manage your workload, and adapt your approach to suit different communities and situations.
We recognise that people may meet these criteria through a variety of experiences, including paid work, volunteering or community involvement.
We would particularly like to hear from individuals who have connections within local communities in the Peterborough area.
Our approach to community and care
This role is part of our work to:
- Improve access to hospice care for all communities
- Build strong local partnerships
- Support earlier connection to services
- Enable care that reflects the needs of children, young people and families
We value the insight and experiences of the communities we serve and are committed to ensuring these shape how our services develop.
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Interview date: 16 July 2026, Milton hospice
Interested in Learning More Before You Apply?
At EACH, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and actively encourage applicants to ask questions, request reasonable adjustments or have an informal discussion before submitting an application.
If you’d like to find out more or make a request, please contact the Recruitment Team by email hrinbox@each.org.uk or phone 07442 465971.
More information
The benefits
Free onsite parking
NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
Enhanced holiday plus holiday purchase scheme
Employee Assistance programme
Role specific training and development opportunities
Employer pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution) inc. life assurance cover
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Employee health cash plan
The organisation
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensures the best possible quality of life and makes every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.
Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.
We’re over 440 employees strong, with a team of more than 2,000 volunteers across the organisation including over 50 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
Diversity statement
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
Please note:
EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.
EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
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