Volunteer Co-Ordinator (Part-Time)

Salary: £26,761 – 30,094 Pro-rata

(Depending upon experience)

Hours:  22.5 hours per week 

Location: ellenor Hospice, Gravesend DA11 7HQ and Hybrid Working

Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships, using creativity to solve problems and want to deliver a meaningful experience for our volunteers? 

If so, this could be the role for you!

We are currently seeking a Volunteer Co-Ordinator to join our team at ellenor.  Volunteers play a pivotal role in supporting every aspect of our work with hundreds of individuals generously volunteering their time, skills and passion.  We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic individual with the ability to build connections with a diverse range of people through exceptional interpersonal skills and empathy.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop a volunteering strategy to support us in our aim to meet ellenor’s increasing needs.
• Actively working with teams to identify needs and create roles to market and advertise appropriately.
• Be the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries and applications, ensuring a seamless onboarding process.
• Support Managers with co-ordinating opportunities within their directorate.
• Deliver volunteer training and inductions.
• Work collaboratively to deliver a calendar of activities for volunteers to engage in.

Essential requirements of the role include:

• Top of Form
• As an experienced volunteer co-ordinator, you will have exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of people and be able to quickly develop positive and trustworthy relationships.
• You’ll be a confident and credible communicator with a positive attitude and experience of working within a sensitive environment.
• A confident user of Microsoft products and databases with demonstrable skills in analysing and interpreting information, producing reports and an excellent attention to detail.
• You will have experience of supporting and coaching others with prompt and effective advice on volunteer supervision and performance management. You should also be committed to your own continuous personal and professional development.

This post is subject to Standard DBS clearance.

UK Immigration:
ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, which do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

How to apply:

By application form, either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter to hr@ellenor.org, CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

Salary: £10,338.99 per annum

Location: Gravesend

Hours:  16 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Join ellenor as an E-Commerce Assistant – Help Drive Our Digital Growth

Are you an experienced E-Commerce Assistant looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to grow your career?

At ellenor, a leading hospice charity based in Gravesend, we are seeking a skilled and proactive E-Commerce Assistant to support and enhance our online operations. In this role, you’ll bring your experience in e-commerce and multi-site management to help drive performance, support teams across multiple locations, and contribute to our strategic goals.

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to set and manage the annual ecommerce budget, taking corrective action where needed
• Support our retail shops, ensuring alignment with strategic plans and compliance with internal policies
• Monitor and evaluate e-commerce performance across platforms
• Oversee ecommerce systems and databases, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience supporting remote or multi-site teams, including setting and monitoring objectives
• Experience in managing and supporting budgets
• Strong understanding of e-commerce operations, ideally within a charitable or voluntary sector context
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively

Join us a make a real difference through your digital expertise.

UK Immigration:

ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

How to apply:

By application form either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter to hr@ellenor.org, CV’s without a cover letter will not be considered.

For informal enquiries please contact HR on 01474 320007

Application deadline: 4 August 2025

Interviews will be conducted on 11 August 2025

Salary: £24,232 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Sunday

Location: Unit 11, Canal Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PA

Do you hold a clean Full UK driving licence, with category C1, and looking for a new opportunity?

We are looking for friendly drivers who are proud to deliver outstanding customer service on behalf of our charity. The role will include heavy lifting and moving and transporting furniture or goods from various locations to our retail sites and warehouse with our company van.

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.  Our growing network of 10 shops is supported by our local community to donate goods and materials.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Collaborate with the Distribution team to collect and distribute goods to multiple sites and locations
• Safely moving furniture and heavy goods in and out of customer premises, and ellenor retail sites, taking care to cause no damage or injury
• Follow health and safety guidance when lifting, transporting and moving stock between locations and in and out of the company vehicle
• Ensure you are delivering as per the strategic plan and in line with company policies and procedures
• Provide excellent customer service at all times with the capability to navigate sensitive situations being mindful of the circumstances at all times

Essential requirements:

• Due to Insurance purposes, applicants must be over the age of 25
• Hold a clean Full UK driving license for a minimum of two years with category C1
• To pass a Standard DBS check
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy/bulky items
• Experience with driving a commercial vehicle in a multi-drop role or delivery service
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage own workload

This post is subject to  Standard DBS clearance

UK Immigration:

ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

How to apply:

By application form either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter to hr@ellenor.org, CV’s without a cover letter will not be considered.

Application Deadline: 15th August 2025

Become a Trustee for ellenor

ellenor is a charity that provides hospice care to people of all ages living in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Bexley (Children only). To help us provide this specialist hospice care and support, we need amazing people.

This is a fantastic opportunity for business professionals to join ellenor at Board level to influence our strategic direction and support our developments. We are seeking an individual with a legal background with expertise in Charity Law.

As a Trustee you will be responsible for the governance and strategy of ellenor, its financial health and the probity of its activities in accordance with ellenor’s Articles of Association.

People are at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to make a real difference to the patients and families ellenor cares for

For formal enquiries please visit our website  www.ellenor.org or if you would like an informal chat with our Chair of the Board, please call 01474 320007.

A Trustee Information Pack can be found at: Trustee Information Pack

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance. 

To apply please email your CV and a short covering letter to Mr Mac Cheema, Chair of the Board c/o hr@ellenor.org

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Therefore, if you are interested, kindly submit your application at your earliest convenience as the vacancy may close prior to the closing date.

At ellenor, we are committed to acknowledging and celebrating our differences, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Join us in building an outstanding and diverse team dedicated to supporting our patients and their families during one of life's most challenging times.

Staff Nurse – Inpatient Ward

Salary: £32,271 - £37,786 (depending upon experience)

Location: ellenor, Gravesend, DA11 7HQ

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week (Days & Nights)

We’re looking for compassionate professionals like you. If you are a nurse with public sector experience, looking for a new, rewarding career in the charity sector, come and join the ellenor family and make a real difference in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment.

Our Inpatient Ward is the heart of our hospice, providing specialist care for people with life-limiting illnesses and palliative needs.

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

 Ensure the highest possible standard of care for patients and supporting relatives   during their care.

• Participating in the assessment and provision of care needs for patients.
• Ensuring all care is documented correctly electronically, in line with mandatory and legal requirements.
• Acting as part of the team alongside Health Care Assistants and the medical team to deliver appropriate care.
• Undertake any additional duties considered to fall within the position of a Staff nurse as directed by the Ward Sister/Operational Lead.

Essential requirements of the role include:

Registered Nurse with up-to-date registration and revalidation.

• Educated or working towards a degree or evidence of relevant experience.
• Flexible approach to working hours, times and days of the week, including night shifts.
• Willing to undertake further professional training/qualifications.

If you require further information please contact Nele Bohn on 01474 320007.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.

UK Immigration:

ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, which do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

How to apply:

By application form either online or downloadable from our website or by submitting a CV and cover letter to hr@ellenor.org, CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

Application deadline: 15 August 2025