Chief Executive Officer

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Job description

Are you interested and excited in leading an exceptional hospice team that is celebrated in its local community for providing exceptional end-of-life care for people with terminal illnesses and support for their families?

St Luke's Hospice Plymouth is seeking a dynamic and multi-skilled chief executive, with experience of both clinical and commercial environments, to spearhead the organisation as it delivers an exciting new strategy with exemplary compassionate care at its heart.

The hospice delivers its expert services direct to people's homes, as well as providing care for those with more complex needs in our own specialist unit.

A well-known and established independent local charity, St Luke's is proud to have an incredible team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall as they face the toughest of times.

Working for St Luke's is so much more than 'just a job' and as an Employer of Choice we recognise and value the contribution made by each and every one of our team members.

With annual running costs of more than £13m, and only 24% of that funded by the NHS, we depend heavily on the goodwill and generosity of our community, and we are committed to seeking additional sources of sustainable income.

This is a rare opening for a Chief Executive who shares our lived core values of professionalism, integrity, compassion, and respect. The successful candidate will use their experience and skills to guide and inspire the organisation and ensure we have the reputation, brand profile and resources to deliver our strategy.

The candidate:

• Substantial leadership experience at senior level
• Experience leading clinical services
• Significant commercial experience
• An inspiring and visible leader with the ability to listen, learn and take appropriate action
• A successful track record in strategy, management and stewardship of resources; leadership; change management; performance improvement and influence
• The ability to think, plan and manage strategically
• An ability to build relationships and networks on a local, regional and national level; and to engage a wide range of audiences
• Resourceful, resilient with complex problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about providing hospice services

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours (a minimum of 30 hours would be considered)

For more information and details of how to apply, visit St Luke's website via the button below.

Nick Thomas Chair of Trustees would welcome an informal chat about the role, please email Senior Executive Assistant Carolyn Ford to arrange -

If you have any queries or would like more information regarding the recruitment process please contact Head of HR, Tracey Holman -

Closing date for applications - Sunday 28 October 2024. Interviews week commencing 11 November 2024.

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