Marie Curie Bereavement Services Coordinator

Are you passionate about supporting people through some of life's most challenging moments? Join our dedicated team at Edinburgh Hospice as a Bereavement Services Co-ordinator, where you'll play a vital role in helping people navigate their grief journey. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference while contributing to the wider priorities and values of Marie Curie. If you're an empathetic, organised and motivated professional with experience of counselling, bereavement support or related services, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing:

In this rewarding role, you will:

Coordinate referrals, undertaking initial assessments and triage, and ensuring people receive the most appropriate support for their needs.

Manage waiting lists, caseloads and service allocations to ensure timely access to bereavement support.

Facilitate bereavement support groups and coordinating the staff and volunteers who help deliver these services.

Manage recruiting, training, supervising and supporting volunteers, ensuring they feel confident, safe and valued in their role.

Provide compassionate bereavement support to individuals and families through face-to-face sessions, telephone calls, video appointments and support groups.

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure families receive information, guidance and support following bereavement.

Provide emotional and psychological support to bereaved individuals and identifying when additional specialist support or external referrals may be required.

Liaise with healthcare professionals and community organisations to provide a joined-up approach to bereavement care.

Coordinate bereavement-related events and encouraging participation from staff, volunteers and the wider community.

Maintain accurate records, managing service administration and ensuring all activity meets Marie Curie policies and professional standards.

Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and supporting the wider priorities and objectives of Marie Curie.

What we’re looking for:

A recognised counselling qualification (DipHE, Foundation Degree in Counselling, or equivalent).

Professional membership of BACP, IABACP, or another recognised counselling/psychotherapy body.

Experience supporting people affected by bereavement, loss, or end-of-life issues.

The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, volunteers and external partners.

Excellent organisational skills, with experience managing referrals and caseloads.

Additional Information

What’s in it for me?

Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 £43,231 to £52,679 pro rata per annum

Contract: Permanent Part Time 30 hours per week

Base: Onsite Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh Frogston Road West EH10 7DR

Benefits You’ll Love

Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)

Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave

Continuous Professional development

Industry leading training programmes

Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work

Defined contribution schemes for Pension

Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems

Introduce a friend scheme

15% discount in Marie Curie Stores

Help with eyecare cost

Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

Life assurance – for all employees

Application Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and cover letter detailing your skills and experience relating to this role. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Close date for applications: 30th July 2026 (please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable applications, we advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment).

Shortlisting: 3rd August 2026

Interview Dates: 13th August 2026

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.

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