Overview
In this Chief Executive role, you will provide strategic direction for Weston Hospicecare, guiding the charity’s mission to deliver outstanding palliative care. You will work with the Board to set priorities, build partnerships, and strengthen sustainability and impact across NHS and voluntary sectors. You will lead organisational development and foster a positive culture where staff and volunteers thrive. This is an opportunity to shape the future of specialist hospice care and ensure services remain accessible to those who need them most. You will act as a strong ambassador for the organisation, balancing compassionate care with financial and strategic stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the organisation
- Build strong partnerships across the NHS, Integrated Care System, local authorities and voluntary sector
- Drive financial sustainability and income growth
- Lead organisational development, change and innovation
- Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance
- Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
- Act as a passionate ambassador for Weston Hospicecare and hospice care more broadly
- Ensure the continued delivery of outstanding services for patients and families
Key requirements
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
- Significant leadership experience at Board or CEO/Director level
- Proven track record in strategic leadership, delivery and growth
- Strong financial management and organisational sustainability
- Experience leading organisational change and digital transformation
- Experience working with Boards or Trustees
- Experience building partnerships across complex stakeholder environments
- Desirable: experience in hospice/healthcare/charity sectors; NHS systems exposure; income generation or fundraising; public policy and systems leadership
- collaborative
- stakeholder management
- values-driven leadership
- digital innovation and transformation
- financial management
- strategic development
Chief Executive employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
