Hospice of the Good Shepherd
Chief Executive Officer
Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Shepherd, Montana, United States, 59079
Salary £84,500 – £89,000 FTE
Location Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Chester
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 09:00 GMT.
The Vacancy
Permanent/Full-time (37.5 hours p/w) or Part-time (30 hours p/w)
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Hospice of the Good Shepherd to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides care and support free of charge to the people of Chester, West Cheshire and Deeside who are affected by life limiting illnesses, and we ensure everyone we support has the best possible quality of life. We help our patients to live as well as possible and to make every moment count.
As Chief Executive, You Will
Bring inspirational leadership and drive to the Hospice.
Give direction, maintain financial stability and develop the operational management of the Hospice.
Have a passion for end‑of‑life care, with the energy and talent to motivate our highly committed teams as we forge a path to a future where we tailor our services ever more closely to the needs and wants of our local communities.
If you are inspired and excited by what Hospice of the Good Shepherd does, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply: Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Hospice of the Good Shepherd, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026
Both Hospice of the Good Shepherd and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
About Us The Hospice is a great place to work and volunteer. Based in Backford, Chester (with retail shops in Chester and Ellesmere Port), the Hospice provides specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.
Our specialist team of medical and nursing staff deliver end‑of‑life care to our patients and support their families, carers and friends but our services are varied across a number of disciplines and reflect the diverse nature of our care and support. In addition to Doctors, Nurses and Health care roles, we employ staff in a wide range of roles including Fundraising and Retail in our charity shops, Housekeeping and Catering, Social Work and Family Support such as Counselling and Spiritual Care, Living Well / Day Services as well as Business Support functions such as Administration, People & Development and Finance.
We also have a large number of Volunteer roles in all these service areas. We have been supported by our volunteers ever since the hospice was established and we now have over 400 people contributing their time in so many different ways. Every hour volunteered allows us to continue providing specialist care and we are always welcoming applications for new volunteers so please get in touch.
We believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone, and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued, promoted and developed.
Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community, it is vital that our staff and volunteer team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential.
We do not discriminate against employees and volunteers or applicants and select the best person for each job or role based on relevant skills and experience.
Our Benefits Pension
Defined Contribution Company Pension scheme for all staff (and NHS pension for some Clinical roles* Conditions apply).
NHS Terms and Conditions
NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions for Nurses and Health Care Assistants. SAS contract terms and conditions for Hospice Doctors.
Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Cycle to work, home technology, holidays and more.
Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 confidential support and counselling service for staff.
Discounts and Lifestyle Savings
Eligible for Blue Light Card and Vivup Highstreet savings. In most retailers and supermarkets.
Generous holiday entitlement
Starting at 28 days bank holidays and increasing with service.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working and hybrid working for those roles that enable it.
Mental Health First aiders on-site
Onsite Café and staff discount
Long Service Awards and Employee Recognition
Free on-site parking
Wellbeing Initiatives
Our Values Care & Compassion
Dignity & Respect
Excellent Communication
Teamwork & Collaboration
Trust & Honesty
Our Strategic Priorities Our Care
We will continue to provide high quality, safe, compassionate, person‑centered care across all the services we provide.
Our Culture We will lead, grow, and develop an open, engaging culture with our colleagues and service users and develop collaborative relationships with our commissioners and communities.
Our People We aspire to an organisation where our people have the skills, behaviours, and values necessary to deliver excellent service.
Our Resources We will strive for financial sustainability, faster innovation and achieve efficiency through continuous quality improvement.
Documents Hospice of the Good Shepherd_CEO Recruitment Pack (19.11).pdf – Download
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Location Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Chester
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 09:00 GMT.
The Vacancy
Permanent/Full-time (37.5 hours p/w) or Part-time (30 hours p/w)
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Hospice of the Good Shepherd to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides care and support free of charge to the people of Chester, West Cheshire and Deeside who are affected by life limiting illnesses, and we ensure everyone we support has the best possible quality of life. We help our patients to live as well as possible and to make every moment count.
As Chief Executive, You Will
Bring inspirational leadership and drive to the Hospice.
Give direction, maintain financial stability and develop the operational management of the Hospice.
Have a passion for end‑of‑life care, with the energy and talent to motivate our highly committed teams as we forge a path to a future where we tailor our services ever more closely to the needs and wants of our local communities.
If you are inspired and excited by what Hospice of the Good Shepherd does, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply: Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Hospice of the Good Shepherd, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026
Both Hospice of the Good Shepherd and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
About Us The Hospice is a great place to work and volunteer. Based in Backford, Chester (with retail shops in Chester and Ellesmere Port), the Hospice provides specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care in a welcoming and compassionate environment.
Our specialist team of medical and nursing staff deliver end‑of‑life care to our patients and support their families, carers and friends but our services are varied across a number of disciplines and reflect the diverse nature of our care and support. In addition to Doctors, Nurses and Health care roles, we employ staff in a wide range of roles including Fundraising and Retail in our charity shops, Housekeeping and Catering, Social Work and Family Support such as Counselling and Spiritual Care, Living Well / Day Services as well as Business Support functions such as Administration, People & Development and Finance.
We also have a large number of Volunteer roles in all these service areas. We have been supported by our volunteers ever since the hospice was established and we now have over 400 people contributing their time in so many different ways. Every hour volunteered allows us to continue providing specialist care and we are always welcoming applications for new volunteers so please get in touch.
We believe that equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right for everyone, and that diversity within our organisation and our community is a strength to be valued, promoted and developed.
Being a part of and supporting such a diverse community, it is vital that our staff and volunteer team represents the community in which we work. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and backgrounds irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We understand that people perform better when they can be themselves and that by creating an environment that includes everyone, our staff will perform to their full potential.
We do not discriminate against employees and volunteers or applicants and select the best person for each job or role based on relevant skills and experience.
Our Benefits Pension
Defined Contribution Company Pension scheme for all staff (and NHS pension for some Clinical roles* Conditions apply).
NHS Terms and Conditions
NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions for Nurses and Health Care Assistants. SAS contract terms and conditions for Hospice Doctors.
Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Cycle to work, home technology, holidays and more.
Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 confidential support and counselling service for staff.
Discounts and Lifestyle Savings
Eligible for Blue Light Card and Vivup Highstreet savings. In most retailers and supermarkets.
Generous holiday entitlement
Starting at 28 days bank holidays and increasing with service.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working and hybrid working for those roles that enable it.
Mental Health First aiders on-site
Onsite Café and staff discount
Long Service Awards and Employee Recognition
Free on-site parking
Wellbeing Initiatives
Our Values Care & Compassion
Dignity & Respect
Excellent Communication
Teamwork & Collaboration
Trust & Honesty
Our Strategic Priorities Our Care
We will continue to provide high quality, safe, compassionate, person‑centered care across all the services we provide.
Our Culture We will lead, grow, and develop an open, engaging culture with our colleagues and service users and develop collaborative relationships with our commissioners and communities.
Our People We aspire to an organisation where our people have the skills, behaviours, and values necessary to deliver excellent service.
Our Resources We will strive for financial sustainability, faster innovation and achieve efficiency through continuous quality improvement.
Documents Hospice of the Good Shepherd_CEO Recruitment Pack (19.11).pdf – Download
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