Lead with Purpose, Inspire with Compassion
Barnsley Hospice is looking for an exceptional CEO!
- Salary: Circa £90,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Barnsley Hospice, Gawber, Barnsley
- Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 31 March 2025
- Panel interviews: Wednesday 16 April 2025
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a real difference? Do you have the strategic mindset, operational expertise, and compassionate leadership style to steer a vital healthcare charity towards a sustainable and thriving future?
We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive our objectives forward. As the public face and strategic leader of the hospice, you will ensure we continue to provide outstanding care for patients with life-limiting conditions, while also securing our long-term financial and operational success.
About the role
The CEO’s role is outlined in the Recruitment Pack. The CEO is supported by an experienced and talented Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership Team, Heads of Service, and a committed team of staff and volunteers.
The CEO will be responsible for:
Delivery of the hospice’s strategic objectives and its financial, operational and quality targets and the long-term financial sustainability of the hospice.
The job purpose is:
To be the leader and public face of the hospice and ensure effective day-to-day operational performance across all hospice functions. A key purpose is to support the Board of Trustees to fulfil their duties and ensure the effective implementation of Board decisions and that Board vision and strategy is achieved, and that all risks are effectively managed.
Why join us?
- Lead a well-respected hospice that plays a pivotal role in the local community.
- Shape and deliver strategic objectives while ensuring financial sustainability.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care.
- Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, volunteers, and trustees.
- Represent the hospice at a regional and national level, influencing key partnerships.
What we are looking for
- A strong, visible, and inspiring leader who aligns with our values.
- Proven experience in strategic leadership, financial management, and governance.
- The ability to engage and empower teams, ensuring the highest standards of care.
- A track record of fostering partnerships and driving organisational growth.
The organisation
Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life-limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our Retail Hub.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Barnsley Hospice.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for the position of Chief Executive Officer, please send your CV, along with a brief covering letter to humanresources@barnsley-hospice.org.
Please explain your interest in Barnsley Hospice and how your skills and experience reflect the person specification for the role.
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the current CEO, please email humanresources@barnsley-hospice.org and a member of the HR team will make the arrangements.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 31 March 2025
Panel interviews: Wednesday 16 April 2025