About this role
Job summary
About Weston Hospicecare
For more than 35 years, Weston Hospicecare has provided specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people across North Somerset and the surrounding area. Supporting over 2,000 patients and families each year, the charity delivers inpatient, community, wellbeing and family support services, ensuring compassionate care is available free of charge when it is needed most. With an annual turnover of approximately £7 million, around 170 staff and more than 800 volunteers, Weston Hospicecare is a highly respected and valued part of the local community.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the South West's most respected charities through its next chapter.
Reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will provide inspirational leadership, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver exceptional care while strengthening its long-term sustainability, influence and impact. You will lead strategic development across the organisation, build strong partnerships, support innovation and champion a positive culture where staff and volunteers can thrive.
We are looking for a collaborative and values-driven leader with strong strategic, financial and stakeholder management skills who is passionate about making a lasting difference to people facing life-limiting illness and their families.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
This is an opportunity to lead a charity that is deeply valued within its community and supported by an exceptional team of staff and volunteers. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of specialist palliative care and ensuring local people continue to receive outstanding support when they need it most.
Job description Job responsibilities
Candidates are invited to visit the Weston Hospicecare website, via the links provided within this advert, for further information, access to the Applicant Information Pack and details of how to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Education and Qualifications: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience. Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
Desirable
Education and Qualifications: Postgraduate qualification in leadership, health or business management. Membership of a professional body.
Experience Essential
Leadership Experience: Significant leadership experience, ideally at Board or CEO/Director level Proven track record of: - 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 effective partnerships across complex stakeholder environments
Desirable
Leadership Experience: Experience within hospice, healthcare, charity sector or regulated environments Experience working with NHS systems (e.g. ICS/ICBs) Experience in income generation, fundraising, or social enterprise Experience of public policy and systems leadership
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Weston Hospicecare Limited
Address Jackson-Barstow House
28 Thornbury Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS23 4YQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)