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Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as our new Chair of Trustees. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a difference to our local community and contribute to the compassionate family-centred care we provide.

The Hospice Sector is facing an increasing financial burden due to funding issues and we need someone with a strong, strategic mind-set, proven senior leadership skills and the ability to influence at all levels.

As Chair of Trustees, you’ll lead the Board, ensuring effective governance and alignment with our values. You’ll work closely with the CEO, chair meetings, oversee Trustees development, and act as an ambassador for the Hospice. This role offers great scope for professional development, exposure at Board level and the opportunity to support the development of local services.

St Luke’s is an adult Hospice based in Winsford that cares for people in mid and south Cheshire who are suffering from cancer and other life limiting illnesses. We offer specialist treatment, care, advice and support to many seriously ill people and their families every year. We’re a small Hospice with a big heart whose ethos, values and beliefs are core to everything we do. If you feel the same way we’d love to hear from you.

We currently employ around 150 people and also have a bank of staff to support when needed. We receive vital support from our volunteers and have around 700 registered across all our services. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and contribute to the development and implementation of the Hospice vision and values.
  • Work closely with the CEO to Ensure the Hospice is well governed and complies with legal and regulatory requirements, including charity law.
  • Support the CEO and Senior Management Team, challenging where appropriate.
  • Ensure the charity is financially stable and that budgets, expenditure and income generation are well-managed.
  • Chair Board meetings, ensuring these are effective and that all actions and decisions are recorded and implemented in a timely manner.
  • Ensure risk is managed effectively and that the Hospice has the appropriate policies in place and that these are reviewed regularly and are fit for purpose.
  • Oversee the recruitment, support and development of Trustees, ensuring appraisals are completed annually.
  • Ensure the Hospice is providing care based on current clinical best practice and in line with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission.
  • Ensure the Senior Management Team are acting with integrity and challenge any unethical behaviour or actions as appropriate.
  • Act as a representative of the Hospice in the local community, which may include attending events on occasion.
  • Ensure you carry out your 6 main duties as a Trustee (see below).

Key Skills and Experience

  • Proven substantial leadership experience at a senior level, preferably with experience of leading a governing Board (although this isn’t essential).
  • Previous experience as a charity Trustee is highly desirable.
  • Experience or knowledge of charity governance and regulations is also desirable.
  • Experience of the development and implementation of strategy.
  • A good understanding of the NHS and wider care sector and the challenges being faced.
  • Experience of being involved in high-level decision making within an organisation.
  • Proven experience of building and sustaining effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to positively engage others.

Personal Attributes

  • A strategic mindset and the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Be commercially and politically astute.
  • A collaborative, supportive leadership style.
  • Be committed to the Hospice values and inspire a positive working culture.
  • Able to discuss challenging situations sensitively.
  • Act with integrity and transparency.
  • High emotional intelligence.
  • Able to commit to the needs of the role, including attendance at meetings.

Candidates are advised to read the full job description and person specification before submitting an application.; this is contained in the recruitment pack attached.

This is a voluntary position and will be un-remunerated, although reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid.

The initial appointment will be for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extension for a further two terms of three years (maximum 9 years total).

St Luke’s is committed to equality and diversity and promotes an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are also happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

The Hospice is committed to safeguarding adults and children and expects all Trustees to share this commitment. Trustees have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with the Hospice’s Safeguarding Policy. All Trustees are required to undertake a DBS check and complete appropriate mandatory online training.

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St Luke's (Cheshire) HospiceT View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 17 June 2025
Closing date: 04 July 2025 at 23:30
Tags: Health / Medical, Strategy, Governance / Management

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