Director of Bereavement Support
Sands
Hybrid (between home and London office in SE1)
£80,000 per annum
We work to save babies’ lives and ensure that, when a baby does die, anyone affected gets the support and care they need.
In addition to providing much-needed bereavement support and care, we work tirelessly to save babies’ lives – turning understanding into action through training, campaigning, research and collaboration with parents, health professionals and partners across the maternity, neonatal and bereavement landscape. Our vision is bold, but it is shared by thousands of families whose voices inform, challenge and inspire us every day.
Today Sands is the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, connecting communities across all four nations through support and action.
THE ROLE
This role is central to achieving that vision. As a member of our Senior Leadership Group, the Director of Bereavement Support and Community & Volunteering will lead two areas that lie at the very core of who we are. You will bring compassionate, confident leadership to our teams; ensure that our services remain inclusive, evidence-based and excellent; and help shape a culture in which staff and volunteers can thrive.
You will strengthen our community, expand our volunteering offer, and ensure that bereavement support runs as a “golden thread” through all of our work. You will be a visible, credible ambassador for Sands – representing our values, our expertise and our commitment to making lasting change.
We are looking for someone who brings strategic insight, emotional intelligence and a deep commitment to supporting families through the most difficult experiences of their lives. Someone who can lead with humanity and clarity, who can innovate and improve, and who can help us remain not only modern, but leading-edge in how we support our community and shape national change.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
DOWNLOADHow to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Closing date:
Sunday 11th January 2026
Preliminary interviews:
w/c 19th January 2026
Final Panel interviews:
w/c 26th January and w/c 2nd February 2026