Chief Executive Officer

This is a defining leadership opportunity.

Our hospice plays a vital role in providing compassionate, high quality end of life care to patients and families across North Wales. We are a well performing organisation as evidenced in our most recent HIW Report, however the sector as a whole is facing unprecedented financial challenge. We need an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the hospice through a period of transformation to achieve long-term sustainability. This role requires a rare combination of strategic clarity, financial rigour and human leadership - someone who can lead transformation without losing sight of what matters most.

As CEO, you will be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall performance, sustainability, and regulatory compliance of the hospice. You will ensure that the corporate strategy and financial plan are tightly aligned to delivery, performance management, and regulatory expectations and that opportunities for efficiencies are optimised. You will work within the frameworks of the Charity Commission, Welsh Government, NHS Wales, and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), ensuring the hospice consistently delivers safe, effective, and compassionate care while maintaining public trust and confidence.

• Senior leadership experience
• A proven track record of strong financial management, or organisational transformation
• Strong commercial and business acumen, alongside a deep appreciation of charitable purpose and public benefit
• Experience of working with boards and within robust governance and regulatory frameworks
• The ability to align strategy to delivery through disciplined performance management
• Confidence working with healthcare regulators and partners, including inspection and assurance processes
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience within hospice care, healthcare, or the third sector is desirable, as is knowledge of the Welsh health and social care system.

This is your chance to make a lasting difference, to safeguard vital services for communities across North Wales and to lead an organisation with compassion, integrity, and purpose. You will inherit committed staff, volunteers, and trustees, and the opportunity to shape a sustainable future for hospice care in the region.

Informal Meet and Greet: W/B 30th March 2026

Face to face interviews including presentations: W/B 9th April 2026

Anticipated Start Date: TBC

For an informal discussion or further information, please contact: Jane McGrath from 26.02.26

This job expires on 25th May 2026

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