People and Volunteer Coordinator

People and Volunteer Coordinator

Location: Poole

Salary: £26,227.50 pro rata

Type: Part time – 22.5 hours per week. Office based. 5 days per week but flexible working considered.

Are you an excellent administrator looking to develop your knowledge and skills of working within a People and Volunteering Support function? Do you want to make a difference? At Lewis-Manning Hospice Care we pride ourselves in allowing our people the opportunity to ‘take time to care’ and make a difference for the patients that we care for.

Who are we and what do we do?

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is an independent local Dorset charity providing extraordinary care to people and their loved ones facing a life-limiting illness. We support over one thousand patients and families every year in their homes, virtually, and at our hubs across Swanage, Wareham, Poole, Wimborne, Christchurch and Bournemouth.

About the Role

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and people‑focused individual to join our team as a People and Volunteer Coordinator, based at our hospice in Poole. You’ll play a key part in supporting our employee and volunteer lifecycle processes. You’ll help ensure an exceptional, welcoming experience for everyone who joins, supports, or works with our charity.

In this role you will report to the People Executive and support both People and Volunteering functions with all aspects of administrative and coordination tasks, including maintaining accurate up to date records, in order to support the smooth running of the HR department.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are organised, reliable, and great at managing multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of effective record keeping
• Enjoy connecting with people and building supportive relationships.
• Communicate with warmth and clarity.
• Approach work with empathy, inclusivity, and a commitment to our mission.
• Have experience in any areas of HR or volunteer support. Or a similar people‑focused role.
• Are confident using digital tools, databases, and Microsoft Office.
• Understand the values of the charity sector and enjoy working collaboratively.

We very much look forward to hearing from you and the possibility of you joining our well-respected team.

Please click here to read the full job description.

For an informal discussion please contact the People Executive on 01202 708470 or via email to gemma.young@lewis-manning.org.uk

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care welcomes applications from all sections of the community and encourages candidates who share our values and passion to apply.

Applications for this role will close on 6 th May 2026 with interviews expected to be held on 13th May 2026.

Please submit a cover letter along with your application.