About Us
As the world’s first children’s hospice, we have pioneered, delivered and championed world class, compassionate children’s palliative and end of life care and clinical services in the UK for over 40 years. Our vision is that every child should live their life to the full, even when life is short, and that they have a human right to a dignified and comfortable death. Our strategy adapts to the ever-evolving needs of children and families.
At Helen & Douglas House our goal is to help families create lasting memories in a loving, homely setting, ensuring that every moment counts. Our vibrant Helen House Care Team, a unique blend of passionate medical teams, nurses and carers, is committed to delivering the highest standards of care with genuine warmth and empathy.
We are seeking a visionary and compassionate leader to join as our next CEO. This role is pivotal in driving our strategic goals, enhancing our services, expanding our reach to support even more families in need, and establishing a leading role in advancing research and education. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.
About You
* Substantial senior leadership experience in similarly scaled, highly regulated and complex environments.
* An exceptional people leader with a proven ability to inspire and galvanise multi-disciplinary teams of staff and volunteers.
* Demonstrable experience of organisational change management with a proven ability to effectively engage and bring people along on the journey.
* A successful track record of designing, implementing, and delivering strategy.
* Strong ambassador with the gravitas and presence to confidently champion our mission to diverse stakeholders.
* Experience of building, developing and maintaining exceptional relationships and partnerships in multi-stakeholder environments.
* Substantial commercial acumen and experience in income generation, cost management, and budget delivery.
* Experienced in working with Boards, fostering an open, transparent and collaborative governance culture.
* Demonstrated risk management expertise and an understanding of good data governance.
* Evidence of developing and implementing a robust Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) agenda across the organisation.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit www.berwickpartners.co.uk/93258
Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 16th April