Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer
Wakefield Hospice
Salary: circa £95,000 + excellent benefits
Location: Wakefield

For more than 30 years, Wakefield Hospice has been at the heart of its community, delivering outstanding specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people living with advanced, progressive and life-limiting illness. Each year, the hospice supports over 500 patients and their families, providing not only expert clinical care but also compassion, dignity and hope at the most important moments in life.

Now, Wakefield Hospice is embarking on a bold and transformative new chapter. A major redevelopment of its inpatient unit will reimagine how care is delivered, creating an environment that enhances privacy, dignity and comfort, and sets new standards for hospice care in the region. Alongside this, the hospice is committed to evolving and expanding its services to reach more people, respond to changing needs, and extend its impact across the community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead Wakefield Hospice into this exciting future.

This is far more than a traditional leadership role. It is a rare opportunity to shape the future of end-of-life care, driving innovation, developing and expanding services, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of an organisation that means so much to its community.

Working in close partnership with a committed and engaged Board of Trustees, you will set the strategic direction of the hospice, champion its mission, and lead it through a period of transformation, growth and service development. You will inspire a passionate and dedicated team, ensuring the very highest standards of care, governance and performance, while also acting as a visible and influential ambassador across Wakefield and beyond.

You will bring:

• A strong track record of senior leadership, including effective partnership with a Board

• Proven experience shaping and delivering ambitious organisational strategy, including service development or transformation

• Commercial and financial acumen, with experience driving performance and sustainability

• Outstanding ambassadorial and relationship building skills, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders

• A natural ability to inspire, empower and develop high performing teams

• A deep personal commitment to delivering outstanding, person-centred end-of-life care

Closing date for applications (CV and cover letter): 9am, Monday 14th September

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