Chief Executive

Weston Hospicecare Limited; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme continuation (where

Job summary

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.

Reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, you will steer the charity's strategic direction, champion innovation and collaboration, and secure sustainable impact for our patients, families and staff.

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.
• A collaborative and emotionally intelligent leadership style.
• A deep commitment to the values and purpose of hospice care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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

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

This is a full time role of 37.5 hours per week, although there may be some scope forflexible/hybrid and part-time (min 30 hours) working. Occasional evenings, weekends, and additional hours may be required to meet the needs of the role.

Closing Date:

Thursday, 29 th October (midnight)

First Stage Interviews:

Week commencing 10 th 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 check will be required.

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