Job ref: 26066 Job type: Permanent Location: Somerton / Horizon House Salary: Unremunerated Closing date: Wednesday 14 Oct 2026 16:00
Job summary
Purpose of Role
To contribute to the strong governance of Northern Ireland Hospice, working at a strategic level to ensure that the organisation meets its charitable objectives. To deliver the duties and responsibilities of a Company Director as set out in the Companies Act(s) and those of a Trustee, as required by law and the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
Experience Required
Experience of working at a senior management or governance level. This can be in the voluntary, public or private sectors. Experience of operating at a strategic level, including strategic planning and development. Experience in executive level financial decision making and have a high degree of financial acumen. Expertise in customer relationship management and knowledge of digital development and digital transformation strategies.
Key requirements for the role include:-
Supporting professional practice and advising on social work and safeguarding aspects within the organisation and its associated functions and opportunities for developing these. Experience of working in a professional senior social work role. A knowledge and understanding of key legislation and functions of social work including Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act, specifically Deprivation of Liberty. Expertise in recognising and analysing trends within social work, including safeguarding and mental capacity act implementations. A working knowledge of agencies involved in child/adult protection and safeguarding, their roles and responsibilities. Knowledge of ethical, legal, professional and statutory obligations and requirements related to working with the local HSCT’s social work teams and Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) and other safeguarding agencies.
Please Note: This role is unremunerated.
For further information, please refer to the Role Description. If you have any queries, please contact a member of the People & Development Team on .
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 4pm (we recommend that applications are submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the closing time to ensure technical difficulties are not encountered).
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