Job Vacancies


Here at Dr Kershaw's Hospice we are an inclusive organisation, that promotes equality and embraces the diversity of our community. We are open and transparent with our staff, and invest in your training and development. We treat all our staff, patients, and volunteers with the utmost respect and dignity, and are compassionate to their needs in this ever changing world. If you align with our values, then Dr Kershaw’s is the place for you; start a new career today and join our growing team that puts our local community and our patients at the heart of all we do.

Dr Kershaw’s is an independent Hospice serving the people of Oldham and surrounding districts and a registered charity. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with a life limiting illness. We made this video in 2022 which will be updated soon - see more about our Hospice here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axVsp6rAhTo

If you are interested in working here at Dr Kershaw's please see our current vacancies below.

· Bank Reconciliation Officer

· Community & Partnerships Fundraiser

To view our Diversity & Equality Statement click here


Bank Reconciliation Officer

(Full-Time)

· Do you have experience of working within a busy account’s office?

· Can you communicate with a wide range of people?

· Have you experience of daily reconciling more than one bank account?

· Have you worked with a cash book and petty cash before?

​​If you have the ability to:

· Maintain accurate records and filing systems

· Seek out, errors and correct financial records

· Apply basic financial procedures and processes

· Respond flexibly to meet deadlines

· Work with confidential and sensitive information

​​​​​Dr Kershaw's is looking for you!

We now have an opportunity to join our Finance Team, for the right person who can work independently, using their own initiative and is organised and enjoys working in a small team.

If this is you, please apply now and send your CV to recruitment@drkh.org.uk. Or for an application form please call 0161 624 2727 and ask for Cheryl Calverley or email recruitment@drkh.org.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Closing Date: 30th April 2024

Salary: £22,816 to 24,336 (dependent on experience) per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours full time/permanent contract

Click here to view the full job description

If you require any further information about this role please contact Sabrina Dawson, Finance Manager on 0161 624 2727.


Community & Partnerships Fundraiser

(Full-Time or Part-Time)

· Do you have knowledge and experience of both the Community & the Corporate market?

· Have you secured partnerships and sponsorships?

· Do you have demonstrable experience of building effective relationships?

· Can you multi task – developing new supporters and manage current supporters concurrently?

· Are you enthusiastic and self-motivated and enjoy event planning?

​​If you have the ability to:

· Do you have knowledge and experience of both the Community & the Corporate market?

· Have you secured partnerships and sponsorships?

· Do you have demonstrable experience of building effective relationships?

· Can you multi task – developing new supporters and manage current supporters concurrently?

· Are you enthusiastic and self-motivated and enjoy event planning?

​​​​​Dr Kershaw's is looking for you!

Working with our Community and Corporate supporters to help fundraise, through a variety of events, campaigns and appeals for the Hospice is a major part of our income. Our plans for the next 5 years, to meet our strategic objectives, include further growth following the construction of a new In-Patient Unit, and we are looking to continue to build effective fundraising relationships whilst continuing to serve our community. To achieve all this, we need enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active people who are focused, with an attention to detail and who share our values.

If this is you, please apply now and send your CV to recruitment@drkh.org.uk. Or for an application form please call 0161 624 2727 and ask for Cheryl Calverley or email recruitment@drkh.org.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Closing Date: 5th April 2024

Salary: £25,147 to £27,596 (dependent on experience & pro rata for part time hours)

Hours: Max 37.5 hours – Min 18 hours per week (across multiple/various days)

Click here to view the full job description

If you require further information about this post please contact Rebecca Bentham, Director of Income Development & Marketing on 0161 624 2727.


Diversity & Equality Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, Dr Kershaw's is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice aims to create an environment that encourages and values diversity within its workforce and builds on the differences individuals bring, enabling the Hospice’s continued success.  You are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences in order to meet the changing needs of our patients, staff and volunteers.

We seek to promote diversity and to respond to the needs of all individuals in a fair and equitable manner, whilst observing our commitment and responsibility to comply with the Equality Act.