Overview

Executive Director of Business and Strategy Development role at Guardian Jobs. The position is with Queenscourt Hospice, an independent charity providing free, specialist palliative care for people in Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. The role focuses on leadership of Non-Clinical Services and strategic income generation.

Salary

Salary Band: £76,416 - £97,965

Organisation context

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides free, specialist palliative care for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with advanced progressive illnesses helping them to achieve the best possible quality of life. We receive only just over a fifth of our costs from the NHS and generate additional funds from charitable donations and support of the local community.

Responsibilities

The role of Director of Business and Strategy Development has responsibility for all Non-Clinical Services which include Finance, Human Resources, Estates, Education, Technology and Income Generation. This pivotal role encompasses significant executive responsibilities and the successful post holder will require a broad skillset. Of particular importance will be strong leadership skills; solid grounding in business acumen with an excellent understanding of financial reports, contracting and commissioning processes. The successful applicant will understand the charity sector and be able to bring a commercial focus to the generation of new income streams.

Qualifications and attributes

• Strong leadership skills; solid grounding in business acumen with an excellent understanding of financial reports, contracting and commissioning processes. • Understanding of the charity sector and ability to bring a commercial focus to income generation • Experience in senior management and strategic development in a non-profit or healthcare setting (preferred).

Closing dates and process

Closing date: Sunday 12 October 2025
Informal visits: Tuesday 21 October 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 22 October 2025

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit the vacancies page of Queenscourt’s website via the button below.