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About Treetops

Treetops Hospice is a leading end-of-life care charity for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. We open our arms and hearts to support thousands of local people, and their families, through the most difficult time of their lives.

Our mission 

To make every day count through giving the highest quality support for patients and families living with life-limiting illness or affected by death and dying.

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Content and PR Lead

We’re seeking a talented and proactive Content and PR Lead to raise the profile of Treetops Hospice through impactful storytelling and strategic media relations. Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing, this exciting role will see you be the charity’s ‘go to’ person for making Treetops famous, and delivering compelling, empathetic content and PR that highlights Treetops’ impact, engages local communities and positions us as a leading charity in palliative and end-of-life care. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a passionate communicator to make a meaningful difference by sharing stories that shape our mission. Key Responsibilities of the Content and PR Lead: Create content and PR strategies that make Treetops the first in mind local charity and position us as our region’s leading voice in palliative and end-of-life care Research, write and implement content in line with the content plan, ensuring it educates, informs and engages audiences Develop and execute a targeted PR strategy to increase local and regional visibility, driving media coverage that reflects Treetops’ mission and work Develop and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, locally, nationally and sector specific, and act as a conduit between Treetops and the media Knowledge, skills and experience required for the Content and PR Lead: We’re looking for a creative and organised content and PR professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead the media strategy. The ideal candidate will have: Proven track record of delivering successful digital content and PR reach, and engagement campaigns Previous experience of creating and implementing content strategies Demonstrable track record of creating and issuing digital and traditional content to the media Ability to adapt content for SEO and UX purposes Data analysis and evaluation of activity, including reach and engagement statistics Ability to identify target audiences and appropriate media channels For further information call Michael Younger, Head of Marketing on 0115 865 6038 [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JD-Content-and-PR-Lead-V4-FINAL.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Download the Job Description and Person Spec[/button] To apply: Please send your completed application form with a covering letter to Danielle Hadley at: Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025 Interview date: Week commencing 7 July 2025 Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice About Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice is a leading end-of-life care charity for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Our mission is to make every day count through giving the highest quality support for patients and families living with life-limiting illness or affected by death and dying. Treetops Hospice Trust is an independent charitable organisation. Charity no. 519540.  
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Assistant Shop Manager – Belper

Interview date: Friday 20 June 2025 The main purpose of the role is to generate income for the hospice and lead a team, including volunteers. The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills, flexibility, and ability to lift, carry and sort donations within the shop. Retail experience to management level is essential and a full driving licence is desirable. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking retail environment and contribute to Treetops Hospice. To apply please: Send your completed application form with a covering letter to Danielle Hadley at: Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk/ For further information call Mary Shore on 0115 949 7354. If you do not hear from us before the interview date, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice Trust is an independent charitable organisation. Charity no. 519540. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Assistant-Shop-Manager-Job-Description-2025.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Treetops-Application-Form-Editable.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Application Form[/button]
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Legacy & In Memory Fundraiser

We’re looking for someone who loves people, with a sympathetic and caring personality enjoys building relationships and inspiring others can drive and has access to a car for work is self-motivated with transferrable skills has excellent IT and organisational skills Treetops Hospice provides end of life nursing care and emotional support for adults with life-limiting conditions, those who’ve been bereaved, and their families. We’re recruiting a fundraiser to join our Individual Giving team. The person we are looking for will support the people who choose to leave Treetops Hospice a gift in their Will or may choose to donate to Treetops in memory of a loved one. We’re looking for someone who loves people, with a sympathetic and caring personality, who can have a sensitive conversation and be a listening ear. Our Legacy donors are incredibly important. Gifts in Wills currently helps to fund 2 in 5 Hospice at Home visits. We want to ensure that those who have chosen to leave Treetops a legacy gift know how valued they are. As part of our Legacy and In Memory team, you will help to steward these supporters by arranging events and support sessions throughout the year. You will also be fundamental in helping us to grow this income by building relationships with local solicitors, funeral homes and businesses. You will talk at local community groups, host tours of the hospice and inspire people to see how special Treetops is. You’ll need good people skills and IT skills, be organised, self-motivated and ambitious. Previous experience in a Legacy fundraising role would be advantageous but certainly is not a requirement. We know that many people from differing work backgrounds will have the transferrable skills required. This role provides a great introduction to fundraising. It will be predominantly based at the hospice in Risley, and we would be looking for the 16 hours to be split across three days, one of them to be a Monday to attend our weekly team meeting. On occasions you will work early mornings, evenings and weekends - time will be given back for this. Car owner/driver essential. To apply please: Send your completed application form with a covering letter to Danielle at: Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk Or, upload your CV below and tell us about your reasons for your application. Open for applications until 6 June 2025. Selection process: Stage 1: Prior to interview a preliminary telephone conversation will take place with shortlisted candidates. Stage 2: Formal Interviews will take place no later than 27 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. Previous applicants need not apply. For further information call Rebecca Lee-Jones Senior Relationships Manager – Individual Giving on 0115 865 6033 If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice
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Charity Fundraiser

The Treetops Lottery is a highly successful form of fundraising for us. Since 1996, the Treetops Lottery and the people that play, have helped to raise over £8million for hospice care in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
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It costs over £5.7 million a year to keep our doors open, but we only get a little funding from government bodies, roughly 18%. The rest of our funding comes from supporters.

Donate to Treetops today

It costs over £5.7 million a year to keep our doors open, but we only get a little funding from government bodies, roughly 18%. The rest of our funding comes from supporters.

Donate to Treetops today
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Our People

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Julie Heath, Chief Executive

I am a Social Worker by profession and have 30 years’ experience as a manager of both teams and services in Derbyshire County Council’s Adult Care Department.

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Philippa Shreeve, Director of Clinical Services

As Director of Clinical Services my role is to ensure that we always strive to deliver the highest standards of care possible for the population we serve here at Treetops Hospice.

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Carol Munton, Director of People and Culture

Whilst studying Business, I decided that I was much better with people than with figures and specialised in Human Resources Management.

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Scott Lea, Director of Income Generation and Marketing

I look after everything to do with making Treetops famous and ensuring we raise enough money to support our care services.

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Rebecca Bostock FCA, Director of Finance

As Director of Finance, I’m responsible for making sure that the hospice can monitor its financial position accurately, both looking at past performance but more importantly planning into the future.

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Latest News

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19 May 2025

Special treat for book lovers

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12 May 2025

The Moonlight Walk is back!

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8 May 2025

Celebrating International Nurses Day with shop discount

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6 May 2025

Businesses urged to trek for local patients facing life-limiting illnesses

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24 April 2025

Chief Executive announces retirement

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23 April 2025

Care Home recognised for dignity at the end of life

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4 April 2025

Secondary Breast Cancer Support Group enjoy masterclass

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2 April 2025

Stork sculpture joins local Egg Hunt

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24 March 2025

Coping with grief on Mother’s Day

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19 March 2025

Skydiving challenge raises vital funds

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17 March 2025

More sustainable funding needed to help us care for local patients

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11 March 2025

Derby 10k runner pays tribute to Treetops for three generations of care

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9 June 2016

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