Interim Operations Director

We are delighted to be partnering with a respected hospice to appoint an Interim Director of Operations. This is a key leadership role at a time of transformation and renewed strategic focus, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across the organisation. This senior post, reporting directly to the Chief Executive and acting as Deputy CEO as required, is ideally suited to an experienced leader from a third sector or healthcare background who combines operational oversight, financial acumen and transformational leadership. This fixed-term contract (6 months) is available immediately and is remunerated at NHS Band 8B equivalent. About the Role The Interim Director of Operations will provide visionary and inclusive leadership across a wide range of corporate services including finance, HR, estates, facilities, compliance, IT, and health & safety. You will play a critical role in: Leading the operational delivery and governance of services to ensure they remain efficient, compliant and aligned to the hospice’s strategic plan; Acting as a Deputy to the CEO, contributing to organisational leadership, board engagement, and key decision-making; Leading the hospice’s financial planning and reporting – including statutory reporting, budgeting, income diversification, and financial risk management; Driving key change programmes and business transformation aligned with the hospice’s long-term sustainability goals; Maintaining high standards of governance, operational risk management, and performance across the organisation. The organisation are seeking an interim professional with the following profile: Educated to degree level or equivalent; Extensive senior leadership experience in a charity, hospice or third-sector organisation of comparable scale and complexity; Proven track record in financial management and analysis, including the production of business cases, management accounting, and reporting; Experience of leading operational teams and managing multi-disciplinary support functions; Strong understanding of regulatory and statutory requirements relevant to charities and/or health/social care providers; Demonstrable experience in identifying and maximising diverse income streams (statutory, charitable and voluntary); Experience of presenting complex financial or operational information to non-financial, non-clinical, and board-level audiences; Excellent communicator with the credibility and confidence to influence at all levels; Strong relationship-building and partnership skills, both internally and externally; Highly effective in high-pressure environments, able to lead through uncertainty and change; A visible, values-led leader with integrity, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Why Join? Make a tangible difference in a values-led, patient-centred organisation; Work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, influencing the future of specialist palliative care; Gain strategic exposure at board level while leading critical operational and financial functions; Enjoy a flexible and hybrid working arrangement in a supportive, collaborative environment. This is a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the strategic and operational leadership of a highly regarded hospice and to help ensure its continued success in delivering outstanding care to the communities it serves. If you are interested in the role, please email Toni Coates with a copy of your updated CV to (url removed) along with your availability and rate understanding in line with the above