Hospice Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Berkhamsted, HP4 3GW |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0249-26-0000 |
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Main Responsibilities Working with the Board of Trustees the postholder will: Initiate and facilitate the development of strategy for approval by the Board including with reference to the threats and opportunities presented by the external environment. Ensure appropriate presentation and reporting to the Board on the progress of the organisation against its programme plans, on its financial performance and budgets, on its achievement of performance objectives and on all other matters relevant to the discharge by the Board of its responsibilities. Support the Board fully on a day-to-day basis in its collective responsibility to operate with financial regularity and propriety, proposing the budget and spending priorities reflecting the operational needs and circumstances to meet statutory responsibilities and service demands. Develop policy proposals for discussion and decision Support the Chair of Trustees in ensuring the continuing engagement and involvement of all members of the Board Advise on the composition of the Board of Trustees and of any sub-committees, and on the process of training and development, ensuring that the Board of Trustees collectively possesses the qualities required properly to discharge its responsibilities. Ensure that there is an annual Board Calendar and that all meetings are duly called, held and minuted. Leading and Managing The Hospice of St Francis the postholder will: Provide corporate and strategic leadership working effectively with the Board of Trustees and with the Executive Team, promoting good working relationships and effective coordination throughout the organisation Work to develop the capacity, direction and reputation of the Hospice of St Francis and work flexibly with staff, volunteers and other stakeholders to ensure that the aims and objectives of the organisation are delivered. Lead the development of the organisations strategy and business planning both short-term and long-range and provide budgets to support strategic business goals. Be responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the Hospice by ensuring financial stability, by developing, supporting and implementing new commercial and fundraising initiatives, and by maintaining an adequate level of reserves Provide leadership to direct reports, inspiring, developing and empowering them to perform to their best and appraise their work through the agreeing and monitoring of annual performance objectives. Develop a high personal profile and reputation with external partners and stakeholders, forming effective relationships at the most senior level Enable the Charity to articulate its Vision, Mission and Values and ensure that these are applied consistently across the organisation. Ensure that appropriate delegation is in place and that all managers and staff understand the extent of their respective authority. Have responsibility for governance, quality assurance and compliance requirements. Ensure compliance with legal and statutory responsibilities and ensure that robust risk management processes are in operation. Negotiate, as required, and deliver contracts for resources and services in accordance with the Hospices plans, aims and values. Ensure that the Hospice has the resources necessary (human, material, facilities, equipment, IT and financial) to operate effectively and efficiently and to meet the demands of agreed plans.