Overview

Location: ACCORD Hospice, Paisley

Salary: AFC Band 8B equivalent – £70,986 - £75,937 dependent on experience

Contract: Full time (flexible working considered)

Are you an experienced and visionary leader with a passion for making a real difference? ACCORD Hospice is seeking a highly motivated and inspirational Director of Corporate Services to join our Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will support the Chief Executive in shaping the future of the Hospice, ensuring strong governance, sound financial management, and the highest standards of corporate services. As one of three Directors, you will deputise for the CEO when required.

About the Role

As Director of Corporate Services, you will provide compassionate and values‑driven leadership across Finance, HR, Administration, Facilities, Estates, Compliance, IT, and Health & Safety. You will ensure that our operations are efficient, transparent, and accountable, always acting with integrity and embedding dignity and respect into the way we support staff, patients, and families.

You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial governance and compliance with OSCR, Companies House, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies, while also driving innovation and continuous improvement. Collaboration will be at the heart of your work — building strong relationships internally and externally, including with NHS GG&C, Renfrewshire IJB, and other partners, so that together we can deliver the best possible outcomes for our community.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across Finance, HR, Administration, Facilities, Estates, Compliance, IT, and Health & Safety.
• Ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable operations with integrity and respect for staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain robust financial governance and regulatory compliance.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build and sustain internal and external partnerships (e.g., NHS GG&C, Renfrewshire IJB) to support community outcomes.

About You (Qualifications & Skills)

• Significant senior‑level experience in finance, corporate services, or business management.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification (finance or business‑related qualifications desirable).
• Proven ability to deliver effective financial and operational governance within a complex organisation.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to lead through challenge and change.
• A commitment to excellence, ensuring corporate services are fit for purpose and continually improving.
• Experience within the charity or health sector is desirable but not essential.

Why Join ACCORD

ACCORD Hospice is dedicated to providing specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care for people across Renfrewshire and beyond. Our vision is a community where compassion, dignity, and choice are at the heart of care. By joining our leadership team, you will help ensure the sustainability and success of the Hospice, support excellent patient care, and contribute to the wellbeing of our staff and volunteers, making a meaningful difference to families every day.

How to Apply

For an initial discussion, please contact Jacki Smart, ACCORD CEO, at jacki.smart@accord.org.uk or 0141 581 2000. Application details will be shared at that point.

Application closing date: 17 October.