We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and engaging leader to take us into the next era of our service, seeking always to expand and develop the services to meet the ever-growing and changing need. The successful candidate will be a good team leader with vision, skills, experience and a commitment to the Philosophy and Ethos of the Trust.
Whilst the Chief Executive will be responsible for all areas of the Charities Operation the primary duties can be summarised as follows –
- To ensure that Francis House reaches as many children and young adults and their families as possible with a high quality and responsive service.
- To exercise a duty of care towards children, families, employees and volunteers.
- To ensure that Francis House Family Trust maintains sufficient resources to staff and fully fund the service and it’s charitable activities into the future.
- To be an authoritative representative of the Trust with External agencies across the Northwest and nationally.
- To ensure that the Trust works always to an approved strategy and operational plan.
- To manage budgets and meet the requirements of all relevant regulatory bodies.
- To support the Trustees in all areas of their governance, fiduciary and legal responsibilities.
- To oversee and take responsibility for all aspects of Care Delivery working closely with the Registered Managers to develop inclusive, responsive, research led care services based upon data collection measuring impact and value for money and feedback from all users of the service.
- To support the Registered Managers in their collaboration with NHS hospital and community teams and their association with the various networks relating to Paediatric palliative care.
- To engage with the Children, young people and their families.
- To represent Francis House Family Trust in the wider hospice sector both for children and adults.
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Francis House wishes to encourage applications from a wide variety of backgrounds, particularly those with a previous record of Leadership at a senior level but who can demonstrate a real commitment to the philosophy, aims and values of the charity.
The successful person will be chosen dependent on a wide set of experiences, skills and competencies.
Francis House is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion principles and all applications will be considered solely on merit. Francis House has an equality policy and is an equal opportunity employer.
We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience.
Apply by Friday 17th May 2024
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