Chief Executive Officer

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospice organization in Leicester is seeking a dynamic leader to provide strategic and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will inspire teams, ensure financial stability, and strengthen partnerships across the healthcare sector, while promoting the mission of providing vital care to the community. Candidates should possess extensive management experience and a degree in a relevant discipline.

Qualifications

• Extensive staff management and leadership experience.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the organisation.
• Ensure financial stability and meet charitable objectives.
• Build relationships with external bodies and promote hospice work.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic motivated and outward facing individual who can lead our strong team, think and act strategically, develop and manage key relations both internally and externally and give us the reassurance that LOROS is continuing to thrive.

Main duties of the job

You will provide clear strategic and operational leadership, ensuring financial stability, inspiring our teams and strengthening partnerships across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive a sustainable future for the hospice

About us

LOROS provides vital palliative and end of life care to our community in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, supporting over 2,500 patients and their families each and every year.

Details

Date posted: 03 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: B0003-25-0010

Job locations

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE

Job responsibilities

Provide effective, motivational and empowering leadership throughout the organisation and to be responsible for the leadership, management and administration of the organisation in the execution of the decisions, policies and plans of the Board of Trustees

Work with the Board of Trustees to articulate, plan and regularly review the organisation's vision and mission statements, values and behaviours, strategic plans and budgets.

Ensure the organisation's financial stability through robust systems, regulations and processes that meet all legal and regulatory obligations and support effective income generation.

Ensure that the aims and charitable objectives of LOROS are met by focusing on and addressing the care and support needs of patients, clients and their families, carers and friends and the wide community.

Facilitate and develop an inclusive organisational culture in which all staff and volunteers feel valued, respected and engaged to demonstrate the LOROS values: Professional, Focussed, Collaborative, Compassionate, Trustworthy and Accountable.

Facilitate strategy development with the Senior Leadership Team and Board, ensuring effective reporting and in partnership with the Chairman, provide the Board with timely advice and information to support sound governance.

Proactively build and maintain strong relationship with external bodies, organisations and key influencers to enhance the organisation's reputation, strengthen its services and positively influence decision‑makers on behalf of LOROS and its service users.

Actively promote the work of the hospice to build and sustain awareness of LOROS's services and activities and of the needs of service users and stakeholders.

Person Specification

Motivation and personal attributes

• A leadership style that inspires, empowers and values the contribution of others together with a commitment to the personal and professional development of staff and volunteers.
• Passionate about contributing to the LOROS vision and mission with strong alignment to the ethos of hospice care and the organisation's values and behaviours.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial thinking, commitment to service excellence and continuous service improvement.
• Hold a current driving licence or be able to fulfil the mobility requirements of this post.
• A demonstrable commitment to personal development.

Experience

• Extensive staff management and leadership experience, including senior team development.
• Ability to lead and inspire and work closely with and influence board members.
• A proven ability to think, plan and act strategically.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and speak publicly with confidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiating skills and ability to influence outcomes through affective reasoning and persuasion.

Desirables

• Experience of volunteer management.
• Experience of working at senior level with Trustee boards.
• Previous experience in healthcare setting.
• Awareness of major issues that face voluntary or not for profit organisations.
• Experience of fundraising, income generation and/or marketing activities at strategic levels.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and / or professional qualifications in a relevant discipline.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in management.

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: LOROS Hospice

Address:

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QE