Work for WHY
Explore our current job openings and discover the opportunities available to join our team.
Partnerships Fundraiser
We’re looking for a skilled relationship‑builder to grow meaningful, values‑aligned partnerships across our region. As our Partnerships Fundraiser, you’ll help develop corporate and major donor relationships, manage a healthy pipeline of prospects, and play a key role in securing around £100k a year towards WHY’s long‑term sustainability.
You'll join a small, committed team making a real difference for people affected by cancer and life‑threatening conditions.
We welcome candidates with transferable skills and a passion for people. The role description is intended to be enabling rather than restrictive, and We Hear You is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
To apply:
Email your CV, a two‑page supporting statement, and the applicant information form to info@wehearyou.org.uk
Informal enquiries:
Lucy Kitchener, CEO — lucy.kitchener@wehearyou.org.uk
Closing date: 9am, Monday 6 April
Interviews: Wednesday 15 April
We Hear You reserves the right to close applications early.
Read the role description to get more details and download our application form:
Volunteer Counsellor or Therapist (Qualified)
We are seeking volunteer counsellors and therapists (Qualified) to provide one to one counselling / therapy to adults affected by cancer or a life-threatening condition as part of the We Hear You team.
You’ll offer a minimum of two weekly counselling sessions and one weekly telephone assessment.
The skills you will need:
A diploma / degree in counselling or psychotherapy.
Good understanding of issues arising for people affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to deal with situations which could be upsetting or challenging.
Good understanding of humanistic and integrative approaches to counselling are preferable.
What we offer:
Free monthly peer supervision.
Opportunities to work within a specialist service supporting people facing life‑changing illness.
Safe, supportive team culture with regular check‑ins.
Access to CPD opportunities and peer learning.
The chance to make a meaningful impact in your local community.
Read the role description to get more details.
To express interest or request further information, please contact:
Joe Cleaver, Head of Counselling; joe.cleaver@wehearyou.org.uk.
Placement Counsellor (voluntary)
We are seeking counsellors and therapists to undertake a placement with We Hear You (WHY).
We welcome applications from both trainee counsellors and qualified counsellors who are looking to increase their required delivery hours in support of their course or develop their experience in a supportive, specialist environment.
You’ll offer a maximum of four weekly adult counselling sessions, providing one‑to‑one emotional support to people affected by cancer and other life‑threatening conditions. In return, we provide induction training, CPD and regular support. Students must have their own supervision in place with an appropriately experience supervisor.
You’ll need:
To be studying or have completed a counselling/psychotherapy diploma/degree
Fitness‑to‑practise letter from your course tutor (trainee)
Good understanding of issues arising for people affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 30 April
Interviews: Monday 11 May and Wednesday 13 May
Read the role description to get more details and download our application form:
Trustees (voluntary)
We are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of WHY, setting our direction and strategy, and ensuring we build strong foundations for continued impact.
Skills We’re Seeking
The Board has identified specific skills that would greatly benefit WHY at this time:
A trustee with clinical experience in counselling or therapy
A trustee with accountancy or financial expertise
Commitment and Responsibilities
Trustees are appointed for an initial four-year term, with members typically serving up to three terms for continuity. The Board meets six times per year. In addition, trustees are encouraged to take on responsibilities, actively support staff, and participate in events. Read the role description to get more details:
Please send an expression of interest of no more than 250 words on why you wish to be a trustee to lucy.kitchener@wehearyou.org.uk and anne.montague@wehearyou.org.uk.
