Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 full time equivalent (£24,000 for 3 days a week)
Closing Date: 13 September 2026 (Applications will be reviewed upon receipt)
Interview Date: TBA
Location: Site based with some flexibility to work from home
The Shakespeare Hospice, based in Stratford upon Avon, offers a diverse range of services to patients, and their families/ carers across South Warwickshire and surrounding areas. The Hospice is not just about end-of-life care, we provide support and compassion alongside our patients and their families throughout their journey from diagnosis through to treatment, and survivorship.
Patients and their families can access one or more specialised services; day hospice, hospice at home, adult and children’s counselling for pre and post bereavement, and provide spiritual, emotional, and complementary therapies. We pride our offer as one that is all inclusive and embraces not only the patient but their complete support system, family and loved ones.
Business Support Manager:
The Shakespeare Hospice is seeking an experienced Business Support Manager to play a key role in supporting our operational resilience and strategic ambitions.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Hospice’s wider leadership team, you will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Operations and Retail to ensure effective, compliant business infrastructure across the organisation.
Responsibilities include IT systems and development, legal and data protection compliance, operational coordination, and leadership of lease, contract, and tender management.
The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a broad role, trouble shooting operational challenges, identifying risks and providing practical effective solutions to enable the organisation to operate smoothly and efficiently.
Full details of the role can be found by clicking ‘apply’ (you will be taken to the job advert on our website, which also contains a link to the job description).
We can offer:
Competitive salary
Generous annual leave entitlement – 35 days including statutory bank holidays, rising to 37 days after 5 years’ continuous service and 39 days after 10 years’ continuous service (pro rata for part time)
Contributory pension scheme
Free on-site car parking
Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
Occupational sick pay
Free 24-hour confidential advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working
Staff Wellbeing Programme
A comprehensive induction plan
Training and development opportunities for staff where relevant to role
Free eye tests
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
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By clicking ‘apply’ you will be taken to our website, where you can see more details and complete your application
Salary description
£24000.00 - £24000.00 per year