Chief Executive

Overview

As Chief Executive, you will provide inspirational strategic leadership to Weston Hospicecare, guiding the charity through its next chapter. You will drive sustainable growth, strengthen partnerships with NHS, local authorities and the voluntary sector, and champion a culture where staff and volunteers thrive. You will shape the organisation’s development, influence, and impact while ensuring outstanding care for patients and families. This is an opportunity to lead a respected charity at a pivotal moment, shaping the future of specialist palliative care in the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the organisation
• Build strong partnerships across the NHS, Integrated Care System, local authorities and voluntary sector
• Drive financial sustainability and income growth
• Lead organisational development, change and innovation
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
• Act as a passionate ambassador for Weston Hospicecare and hospice care more broadly
• Ensure the continued delivery of outstanding services for patients and families

Key requirements

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
• Leadership experience at Board or CEO/Director level
• Proven track record in strategic leadership, delivery and growth
• Financial management and organisational sustainability
• Leading organisational change
• Leading digital innovation and transformation
• Experience working with Boards or Trustees
• Experience building partnerships across complex stakeholder environments
• Desirable: postgraduate qualification in leadership, health or business management
• Desirable: membership of a professional body
• Desirable: experience within hospice/healthcare/charity sector or regulated environments
• Desirable: experience with NHS systems (ICS/ICBs)
• Desirable: experience in income generation, fundraising, or social enterprise
• Desirable: experience of public policy and systems leadership

• collaborative
• values-driven leadership
• strong stakeholder management
• financial management
• digital innovation and transformation
• governance and board relations

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