Job summary We are seeking to recruit a compassionate, inspiring and forward-thinking strategic leader as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With the ability to work collaboratively and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, youll transform and lead our organisation forward, ensuring we deliver the next stage of our ambitious strategic plans. To be successful, youll have experience in transformational change and a passion and understanding of the work we do and the importance of our place within the local healthcare economy. Main duties of the job Please see the enclosed Recruitment Application Pack for the full job description and person specification About us St Barnabas Hospices Group (soon to be known as Southern Hospice Group) based in West Sussex, provides specialist palliative and end of life care to adults and children with life-limiting conditions. Following a recent merger, we now operate across three hospice sites, St Barnabas House, Chestnut Tree House and Martlets, providing in-patient care as well as care within the local community which covers East and West Sussex and into Southeast Hampshire. Our people bring a variety of skills and work across a wide variety of business areas. From our highly specialised clinical teams to our 34 retail shops and our exceptional fundraising and corporate support teams. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Circa £135,000 p.a. (dependant on experience) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0265-24-0064 Job locations Titnore Lane Worthing West Sussex BN12 6NZ Martlets Hospice Wayfield Avenue Hove East Sussex BN3 7LW Chestnut Tree House Dover Lane Poling Arundel West Sussex BN18 9PX Job description Job responsibilities As Chief Executive Officer, you will be accountable for the delivery of excellent hospice services across the sites and geography served by St Barnabas Hospices Group, namely Martlets, Chestnut Tree House and St Barnabas House hospices and associated community services, on behalf of and in line with the direction set by the Board of Trustees. Specifically, you will be responsible for ensuring high levels of organisational performance spanning strong financial sustainability, good or outstanding quality of care and services and strong workforce engagement and wellbeing. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the organisation fulfils all of its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities in line with the Charity Commission, this will include working closely with the Board of Trustees in their role and responsibilities to ensure that the organisation operates in accordance with the Articles of the Association, general good practice and legal requirements. Job description Job responsibilities As Chief Executive Officer, you will be accountable for the delivery of excellent hospice services across the sites and geography served by St Barnabas Hospices Group, namely Martlets, Chestnut Tree House and St Barnabas House hospices and associated community services, on behalf of and in line with the direction set by the Board of Trustees. Specifically, you will be responsible for ensuring high levels of organisational performance spanning strong financial sustainability, good or outstanding quality of care and services and strong workforce engagement and wellbeing. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the organisation fulfils all of its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities in line with the Charity Commission, this will include working closely with the Board of Trustees in their role and responsibilities to ensure that the organisation operates in accordance with the Articles of the Association, general good practice and legal requirements. Person Specification Personal qualities Essential A desire and willingness to live in Sussex and be part of the communities we serve An empathy with the cause and a commitment to the purpose and values of the charity; comfortable with the subject of death, dying and loss A highly visible and charismatic leader, who is inspirational and leads by example High levels of personal integrity, authentic leadership, empathy and humility High levels of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, able to exercise good judgement A genuine passion for advancing personalised end of life care that puts patients and service users at the heart of strategic decision making Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current healthcare policies and strategies and their implications for the hospice An understanding of healthcare governance and developments in palliative care services An understanding of the landscape of health and social care and the charity sector, across East and West Sussex, South East Hampshire, Brighton & Hove city. Skills Essential The ability to provide flexible and agile leadership to the organisation and to keep calm and measured when under pressure Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative culture and develop high performing, multi-disciplinary teams of staff and volunteers The ability to thrive, inspire and motivate, enabling a common goal and culture of innovation and continuous improvement The strength to make tough decisions and the ability to bring the team with you Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship development skills An excellent communicator, able to bring the work of the organisation to life and influence a wide range of audiences Experience Essential Significant proven leadership of driving transformational change as a CEO (or Senior Director) preferably in a complex healthcare, social care or charity environment Experience and expertise in successfully leading and managing a large complex organisation Experience of working collaboratively with a Board of Trustees and fostering an inclusive, open and transparent approach to governance Experience of working with a Board of Trustees to deliver complex care services A strong track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships and partnerships A proven ability in building financial sustainability; bringing a blend of strong commercial and financial acumen alongside an understanding of income generation. A proven commitment to developing a compassionate, values-based culture where our people can thrive A strong organisational ambassador with a proven ability to influence, engage and enthuse a range of diverse audiences Qualifications Essential Degree and/or relevant professional qualification Evidence of continuing professional development Person Specification Personal qualities Essential A desire and willingness to live in Sussex and be part of the communities we serve An empathy with the cause and a commitment to the purpose and values of the charity; comfortable with the subject of death, dying and loss A highly visible and charismatic leader, who is inspirational and leads by example High levels of personal integrity, authentic leadership, empathy and humility High levels of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, able to exercise good judgement A genuine passion for advancing personalised end of life care that puts patients and service users at the heart of strategic decision making Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current healthcare policies and strategies and their implications for the hospice An understanding of healthcare governance and developments in palliative care services An understanding of the landscape of health and social care and the charity sector, across East and West Sussex, South East Hampshire, Brighton & Hove city. Skills Essential The ability to provide flexible and agile leadership to the organisation and to keep calm and measured when under pressure Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative culture and develop high performing, multi-disciplinary teams of staff and volunteers The ability to thrive, inspire and motivate, enabling a common goal and culture of innovation and continuous improvement The strength to make tough decisions and the ability to bring the team with you Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship development skills An excellent communicator, able to bring the work of the organisation to life and influence a wide range of audiences Experience Essential Significant proven leadership of driving transformational change as a CEO (or Senior Director) preferably in a complex healthcare, social care or charity environment Experience and expertise in successfully leading and managing a large complex organisation Experience of working collaboratively with a Board of Trustees and fostering an inclusive, open and transparent approach to governance Experience of working with a Board of Trustees to deliver complex care services A strong track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships and partnerships A proven ability in building financial sustainability; bringing a blend of strong commercial and financial acumen alongside an understanding of income generation. A proven commitment to developing a compassionate, values-based culture where our people can thrive A strong organisational ambassador with a proven ability to influence, engage and enthuse a range of diverse audiences Qualifications Essential Degree and/or relevant professional qualification Evidence of continuing professional development 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. Employer details Employer name St Barnabas Hospices Address Titnore Lane Worthing West Sussex BN12 6NZ Employer's website https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)