Bereavement Support Manager

About Us 

Stand-by-me Bereavement Support (SBM) is an award-winning charity based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. We support children and young people who have suffered bereavement through therapeutic group work, support for parents and carers and ‘Contact-me’, our school framework for supporting bereaved pupils. 

Role Overview 

The Bereavement Support Manager oversees the Contact-me programme. They introduce, train and help implement the programme within the school setting, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support services for pupils affected by bereavement.  

They partner with the Clinical Services Manager to deliver SBM’s therapeutic groupwork programme, supporting assessments and leading the Parents/Carer sessions that run alongside. 

Personal bit – Salary £30 – £35K FTE Pro Rata.  30 hours per week.  Hybrid with agreed flexible working.  Some Saturday/evening work required.

Why Join Us?  At Stand-by-me.org.uk, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of bereaved children and their families across North Herts & Stevenage.  As the Bereavement Support Manager, you will play a crucial role in helping families navigate one of life’s most challenging experiences, offering them hope, guidance, and a path toward healing. Join our team and make a lasting impact in the community.

How to apply  – Please click HERE.

Closing date : 15th April 2026