Chief Executive

HOSPICE UK; West Wick; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension continuation

Generous annual leave

Sick pay scheme

Family-friendly benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare discounts

Flexible working

Free parking

Job summary

Weston Hospicecare, based in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to guide a cherished local charity in delivering world-class palliative care. You will lead strategic direction, champion collaboration with NHS and partners, and ensure long-term financial sustainability while supporting staff and volunteers in a compassionate, values-driven culture.

The role offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, with a focus on innovation, digital

Qualifications

• Significant executive or board-level leadership experience.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Experience working with boards, trustees and complex stakeholder groups.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills.
• Collaborative and emotionally intelligent leadership style.
• Deep commitment to hospice care values.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational, values-led leadership and strategic direction.
• Build partnerships across NHS, local authorities and voluntary sector.
• Drive financial sustainability through diverse income generation.
• Lead organisational change, innovation and digital transformation.
• Foster an inclusive, compassionate culture for staff and volunteers.

Skills

Executive leadership

Board-level leadership

Financial stewardship

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

Chief Executive

Weston Hospicecare Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Lead a cherished local charity into its next chapter

Weston Hospicecare is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead one of the South West's most respected charities, providing specialist palliative and end of life care to our local community.

For over 35 years, Weston Hospicecare has been at the heart of our community, supporting more than 2,000 patients and their families each year through our inpatient unit, day services for outpatients, wellbeing services, community-based care, and family support team. With an annual turnover of approximately £7 million, a dedicated workforce of around 170 staff and the invaluable support of more than 800 volunteers, we are proud to deliver compassionate care, completely free of charge to those who need it most.

As our next Chief Executive, you will provide inspirational, values-led leadership, ensuring the hospice continues to deliver outstanding care while navigating an increasingly complex healthcare and charitable landscape. Reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation's strategic direction, champion innovation and collaboration, and secure our long-term sustainability and impact.

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Inspire and lead a high-performing, values-driven organisation
• Build strong partnerships across the NHS, Integrated Care System, local authorities and voluntary sector
• Drive financial sustainability through diverse income generation and commercial awareness
• Lead organisational change, innovation and digital transformation
• Foster an inclusive, compassionate culture where staff and volunteers thrive
• Act as an influential ambassador for hospice care across our community and beyond

About You

You will be an accomplished senior leader with a proven track record of strategic leadership, organisational growth and financial stewardship. You may come from the hospice, healthcare, voluntary, public or private sector, but above all you will share our passion for delivering exceptional care and support to people facing life-limiting illness.

You will bring:

• Significant executive or board-level leadership experience
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Experience working with boards, trustees and complex stakeholder groups
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills
• A collaborative and emotionally intelligent leadership style
• A deep commitment to the values and purpose of hospice care

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation that is deeply valued by its community and supported by an extraordinary team of staff and volunteers. You will have the privilege of shaping the future of specialist palliative care across North Somerset and surrounding areas while ensuring that local people continue to receive exceptional support when they need it most.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary
• NHS Pension Scheme continuation (where eligible) or enhanced employer pension contribution
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare and charity worker discounts
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free parking (subject to availability) and additional wellbeing benefits

Closing Date: Thursday, 29th October (midnight)
First Stage Interviews: Week commencing 10th November
Second Stage Interviews: By arrangement

For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Mark Andrews, Chair of Trustees by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 01934 423900.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Weston Hospicecare welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.