Managing Director - Northern Ireland

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end of life charity. Marie Curie is here for anyone with an illness they're likely to die from, and those close to them. Whatever the illness, we're with you to the end. We bring over 75 years of experience and are continually pushing for a better end of life for all by campaigning and sharing research to influence systemic change.

Every three minutes, someone, somewhere in the UK dies without the care and support they need. That's 150,000 people every year. In the UK, people are living longer with more health problems. In 25 years' time, the number of people needing palliative and end of life care in the UK will rise by more than 147,000 to over 730,000.

Marie Curie are now seeking an exceptional leader to become their Managing Director, Northern Ireland - a strategic, visible, and mission driven role shaping and delivering the future of end-of-life care across Northern Ireland.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Managing Director, Northern Ireland is Marie Curie's most senior leader in the country, responsible for:

Strategic leadership

• Translating the UK-wide strategy into a robust national plan developing and delivering caring services, policy and public affairs and fundraising and philanthropy. Expanding the reach of services and strengthening Marie Curie's presence in Northern Ireland.

Operational and commercial delivery

• Full P&L accountability for an operating budget of c.£10m. Ensuring the highest standards of care, safety and quality across all services. Growing commissioned services and developing new commercial opportunities.

Partnerships and system influence

• Building relationships with and influencing commissioners, health partners, policymakers, and national stakeholders. Acting as senior spokesperson, representing Marie Curie in the media and public arena.

Organisational leadership

• Leading and developing a leadership team and wider team of around 140 colleagues. Instilling a culture of performance, collaboration and continuous improvement. Working cross functionally with national fundraising, policy, marketing and communications teams.

About you

We are looking for a leader who brings:

• Extensive senior leadership experience and a proven record of strategic, commercial and operational success.
• Experience overseeing multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix structure and multi million pound budgets.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, regulation and partnership development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills and confidence in ambassadorial/media roles.

The successful candidate will possess a drive for delivering impactful outcomes, seeking to make real change. They will ignite and inspire their team to work in alignment towards achieving the organisation's strategy locally, and work in a highly collaborative way with the broader organisation and local leaders. A leader who is passionate about impacting today and tomorrow, they will lead with compassionate accountability towards realising Marie Curie's mission to close the gap in end-of-life care.

Benefits you'll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership Subsidised Eye Care