Chief Executive: Lead Transformative Hospice Care & Growth

Guardian Jobs; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Wakefield Hospice is seeking a Chief Executive to lead a bold, transformative future and to shape the strategic direction of the organisation. You will partner with the Board to drive service development, innovation, and sustainable growth while upholding exceptional care standards.

You will inspire a passionate team and represent the hospice as a proactive ambassador in Wakefield and beyond, guiding governance and performance across all programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience with boards
• Ability to shape and deliver ambitious organisational strategy
• Commercial and financial acumen for sustainability
• Strong relationship-building across diverse stakeholders
• Inspiring leadership to develop high-performing teams
• Deep commitment to outstanding end-of-life care

Responsibilities

• Lead Wakefield Hospice into a bold, transformative future.
• Set strategic direction, champion the mission, and drive service development.
• Inspire and empower teams while ensuring governance, care quality and performance.
• Act as a visible ambassador across Wakefield and the region.

Skills

Senior leadership

Board partnership

Strategic planning

Commercial & finance

Stakeholder management

People leadership

End-of-life care

Job description

Wakefield Hospice is seeking a Chief Executive to lead a bold, transformative future and to shape the strategic direction of the organisation. You will partner with the Board to drive service development, innovation, and sustainable growth while upholding exceptional care standards.

You will inspire a passionate team and represent the hospice as a proactive ambassador in Wakefield and beyond, guiding governance and performance across all programmes.