Job summary
As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership during a pivotal period, driving forward financial sustainability, operational excellence, and innovation. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Hospice Management Team, you'll champion our mission and uphold our reputation for exceptional care.
Please follow the link below where you can view and download the recruitment pack. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!
https://stdavidshospice.org.uk/current-vacancies/chief-executive-officer/
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please email your CV along with supporting letter to Leah
Watkins, Head of People - Leah.Watkins@stdavidshospice.org.uk.
You can also contact Leah in the first instance, should you have any questions relating
to the role or like a confidential discussion.
Alternatively, if you would like a discussion with our Chair, Richard Thomas, please
email Coral Williams coral.williams@stdavidshospice.org.uk our Executive Assistant to
The Hospice is committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment processes.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing a strategic plan to ensure long-term financial stability.
- Leading a high-performing, compassionate team across clinical and non-clinical functions.
- Engaging with stakeholders to strengthen relationships and increase community impact.
- Representing the Hospice in the public eye, maintaining our trusted presence in the region.
Were looking for someone with:
- Proven leadership experience in a complex, regulated environment.
- Strong financial acumen and strategic planning capabilities.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A deep commitment to delivering compassionate care.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, a 7% pension contribution, generous annual leave, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families. For more information download our recruitment pack.
About us
Make a lasting difference with St Davids Hospice
St Davids Hospice, a leading provider of compassionate end-of-life care in North West Wales, is seeking an inspiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation into an exciting new chapter. With a dedicated team of over 180 employees and 400 volunteers, we deliver vital palliative and respite care to our communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic leadership to the Hospice as it navigates a
pivotal period of transformation. This role is dedicated to securing the financial sustainability of
the Hospice while delivering compassionate and high-quality care to our patients.
The CEO will be responsible for driving forward the Hospices strategic vision, overseeing the
implementation of a comprehensive business plan, and ensuring alignment with the evolving
healthcare environment and funding models.
Key to success will be the CEO's ability to foster innovation, and build a culture of transparency,
resilience, and collaboration. The role requires a decisive approach to achieving financial stability,
optimising operations, and meeting the changing needs of patients and families.
As a visible and public-facing figure, the CEO will engage with stakeholders, including trustees and
external partners, to strengthen relationships and champion the Hospices mission within the
wider community.
The CEO will work closely with an established Hospice Management Team (HMT), each member
holding strategic responsibility for their areas, fostering a collaborative environment that
empowers leaders and supporting collective success.
DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
Financial Accountability: Alongside HMT members the role has full authority over budget allocation,
financial planning, income and expense management.
Strategic Decision-Making: Empowered to make critical decisions on restructuring and resource
allocation to ensure sustainable organisational growth.
Staff Leadership: Responsible for the direct management and development of the Hospice
Management Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic leadership to the Hospice as it navigates a
pivotal period of transformation. This role is dedicated to securing the financial sustainability of
the Hospice while delivering compassionate and high-quality care to our patients.
The CEO will be responsible for driving forward the Hospices strategic vision, overseeing the
implementation of a comprehensive business plan, and ensuring alignment with the evolving
healthcare environment and funding models.
Key to success will be the CEO's ability to foster innovation, and build a culture of transparency,
resilience, and collaboration. The role requires a decisive approach to achieving financial stability,
optimising operations, and meeting the changing needs of patients and families.
As a visible and public-facing figure, the CEO will engage with stakeholders, including trustees and
external partners, to strengthen relationships and champion the Hospices mission within the
wider community.
The CEO will work closely with an established Hospice Management Team (HMT), each member
holding strategic responsibility for their areas, fostering a collaborative environment that
empowers leaders and supporting collective success.
DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
Financial Accountability: Alongside HMT members the role has full authority over budget allocation,
financial planning, income and expense management.
Strategic Decision-Making: Empowered to make critical decisions on restructuring and resource
allocation to ensure sustainable organisational growth.
Staff Leadership: Responsible for the direct management and development of the Hospice
Management Team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in leading organisations through a period of
- change and achieving sustained improvement.
- Proven track record of high-level leadership in a complex, regulated
- environment.
- Knowledge of corporate governance and robust leadership practices
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships and effectively influence and negotiate with key partners and stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience in the non-profit, hospice or healthcare sector.
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification and / or experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant leadership or management qualification (e.g., MBA)
Skills & Attributes:
Essential
- Exceptional leadership and accountability skills, with the
- capacity to inspire confidence and trust across all levels.
- Skilled in listening to and influencing individuals from diverse
- backgrounds, including volunteers, trustees, external partners, patients
- and families, and colleagues.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyse data and craft
- strategies to address fiscal challenges.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and maintaining transparent, proactive communication with the Board and community.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaking ability to communicate in Welsh would be an advantage.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in leading organisations through a period of
- change and achieving sustained improvement.
- Proven track record of high-level leadership in a complex, regulated
- environment.
- Knowledge of corporate governance and robust leadership practices
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships and effectively influence and negotiate with key partners and stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience in the non-profit, hospice or healthcare sector.
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification and / or experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Relevant leadership or management qualification (e.g., MBA)
Skills & Attributes:
Essential
- Exceptional leadership and accountability skills, with the
- capacity to inspire confidence and trust across all levels.
- Skilled in listening to and influencing individuals from diverse
- backgrounds, including volunteers, trustees, external partners, patients
- and families, and colleagues.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyse data and craft
- strategies to address fiscal challenges.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and maintaining transparent, proactive communication with the Board and community.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaking ability to communicate in Welsh would be an advantage.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
