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Location: Hove Vacancy Type: Full Time / Permanent Pay Range: Grade 9 - £65,724 Pro rata for part time roles Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week Application Deadline: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 Job Summary Are you ready to design the future of the charity retail operation for the UK's largest local hospice group? We are looking for a visionary leader to drive the transformative turnaround of our retail infrastructure. The role involves turning a traditional operation into a high performing charity retail business that directly supports hospice care by maximising profit to fund our services. As a senior leader reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead a comprehensive transformation of the Southern Hospice Group (SHG) retail operation - currently 35 shops and 2 warehouses - modernising our operating model, infrastructure and commercial culture. You will champion the strategic importance of our retail footprint, ensuring it contributes as a primary engine for sustainable income and as vital brand touchpoints, community assets and public gateways for the charity's broader mission. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Cathy Heard, Finance Director, Interview Date: 14 April 2026 at St Barnabas House, Worthing About Us Southern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Our umbrella organisation covers: St Barnabas House - specialist palliative care for adults in Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield. Chestnut Tree House - children's hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire. Martlets - essential care for people affected by terminal illness in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. We warmly welcome applications from all segments of our community and from suitably experienced people across industry sectors who demonstrate the skills, ability and enthusiasm to work with a people centric organisation. Benefits Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees. Up to 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. On site education support and study leave opportunities. Option to access Medicash and cover your everyday healthcare costs for less. Free parking, subsidised meals and various social activities. Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card. Employee Assistance Programme. Death in Service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date where applicant volume is high. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires an Enhanced Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.