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Board Chair

East Midlands

Nottinghamshire Hospice

Organisation Type

Charity/NfP

Industry / Sector

Health / Medical Services

About The Organisation

We’re proud to be the leading provider of palliative and end-of-life care services in Nottinghamshire. We offer care for all adults who need practical and emotional support during what is a difficult journey. This includes our range of special services in your home to meet planned or urgent needs, as well as advice through our 24-hour support line.

We are an organisation built on compassion, strengthened by trust, and driven by ambition providing free end-of-life care within our Nottinghamshire community to all who need it. We continue to grow, are forward thinking and always strive to develop our services to make further impact across the county. We champion innovation in end‑of‑life care, and inspire others to live our values in everything we do. It is an exciting time to be part of Nottinghamshire Hospice’s future growth.

Website URL

nottshospice.org

Position Description

As our Chair of Trustees, we offer you a deeply rewarding role with the opportunity of personal fulfilment, leadership development, purpose and connection through your vital contribution to shape the strategic direction of a highly respected charity. You will ensure we achieve our mission to provide outstanding, free end-of-life care within our community. You will work alongside a skilled and passionate Board and executive team and have the chance to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of local people and their families.

We are seeking a passionate Chair of Trustees to help shape the future of our hospice and champion our vision that everyone has the opportunity to die at home with our community-based hospice care.

As Chair, you will:

  • Guide and support the Board to make bold, forward‑looking strategic decisions.
  • Champion innovation in end‑of‑life care.
  • Inspire colleagues, volunteers and partners to live our values and deliver the very best for our patients, families and community.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our vision, mission and values.

Selection Criteria

Applicant to send their CV, further selection is a 2-stage interview process comprising of a Teams conversation and an in-person interview.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV to [email protected]

We are happy to arrange an informal chat with our Chair of Trustees, before you apply if this would be helpful. If so, please email [email protected] or call : 0115 910 1008 option 4