Chief Executive Officer

Hospice of the Good Shepherd; Chester; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking a passionate Chief Executive Officer to provide inspirational leadership and direction. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational management and a passion for end-of-life care. They will oversee financial stability and motivate teams to tailor services to the community needs. This permanent position offers a competitive salary package of £84,500 - £89,000 p.a. and works within the exceptional healthcare environment of Chester.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leadership roles.
• Experience in managing financial stability in an organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and maintain financial stability.
• Develop operational management of the Hospice.
• Inspire and lead teams in delivering end-of-life care.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Operational management

Passion for end-of-life care

Motivational skills

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Hospice of the Good Shepherd to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.

Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides care and support free of charge to the people of Chester, West Cheshire and Deeside who are affected by life limiting illnesses, and we ensure everyone we support has the best possible quality of life. We help our patients to live as well as possible and to make every moment count.

As Chief Executive, you will :

• Bring inspirational leadership and drive to the Hospice.
• Give direction, maintain financial stability and develop the operational management of the Hospice.
• Have a passion for end-of-life care, with the energy and talent to motivate our highly committed teams as we forge a path to a future where we tailor our services ever more closely to the needs and wants of our local communities.

If you are inspired and excited by what Hospice of the Good Shepherd does, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title : Chief Executive Officer

Salary : £84,500 - £89,000 p.a. FTE

Contract : Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours p / w) or Part-time (30 hours p / w)

Location : Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Gordon Lane, Backford, Chester. CH2 4DG

How to apply :

If you would like to review an information pack with details on how to apply, please visit the Harris Hill website where the pack is downloadable - https://www.harrishill.co.uk/job/chief-executive-officer-ceo-47144

Closing date for applications : 9am, Monday 5th January 2026

Both Hospice of the Good Shepherd and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.