Chief Operating Officer | Prospect Hospice

Peridot Partners; Wroughton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization located in Wroughton is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee operations and enhance end-of-life care services. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in complex organizations, strong financial acumen, and experience in fostering inclusive cultures. This full-time role offers 30 days of leave annually and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Pension with up to 7% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering excellence in complex organisations.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Organisational governance expertise.
• Experience in building inclusive cultures and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in the charity or corporate sector (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and compassionate leadership across finance, IT, governance and estates services.
• Ensure effective resource utilisation to maximise impact.
• Build and maintain trust and collaboration across staff, volunteers and partners.
• Champion the hospice’s vision, mission and values.

Skills

Delivering excellence in complex organisations

Strong financial acumen

Organisational governance expertise

Building inclusive cultures

Leading cross-functional teams

Job description

Chief Operating Officer – Prospect Hospice

Location: Wroughton, Swindon. Join Prospect Hospice as Chief Operating Officer and help strengthen its mission to make a lasting, meaningful difference in end‑of‑life care.

About Prospect Hospice

Celebrating 45 years, Prospect Hospice is the only dedicated end‑of‑life and palliative care service for people across north‑east Wiltshire, serving a population of over 330,000. We provide compassionate care in homes, care homes and at our hospice in Wroughton.

About the role

The COO is a key member of the executive team, reporting directly to the CEO. Responsibilities include overseeing internal operations, ensuring day‑to‑day activities are efficient, sustainable and fully aligned with our mission and values, and fostering an inclusive, supportive culture.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and compassionate leadership across finance, IT, governance and estates services.
• Ensure effective resource utilisation to maximise impact.
• Build and maintain trust and collaboration across staff, volunteers and partners.
• Champion the hospice’s vision, mission and values.

Required qualifications and experience

• Proven track record of delivering excellence in complex organisations.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Organisational governance expertise.
• Experience in building inclusive cultures and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in the charity or corporate sector (preferred).

Benefits and working conditions

• Annual Leave: 30 days rising to 33 days per annum (excluding bank holidays).
• Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (full‑time). Occasional evening or weekend duties.
• Pension: Up to 7% employer contribution.
• Appointment conditional on satisfactory referencing and DBS clearance.

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

Prospect Hospice welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and more. We are committed to a diverse inclusive environment and rigorous safeguarding practices including DBS checks.

Timetable

• Closing date: Friday 19th December 2025 at 9 a.m.
• First stage virtual interviews: Tuesday 13th January 2025.
• Second stage in‑person interviews: Tuesday 20th January 2025.
• Candidate update: Wednesday 7th January 2025.