Salary: £75-80K per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.

Location: Pondwood House, Pond Wood Cl, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6RT

Cynthia Spencer Hospice, based in Northampton, is seeking a CEO to develop and lead a new fundraising and commercial strategy at the start of an exciting period of change for the Hospice. In conjunction with the NHS, the Hospice provides care for people with life limiting illnesses both at its hospice and in the community. This care is funded by the NHS with the charity raising extra funds to provide a range of supporting programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced non-profit professional to join a forward-thinking organisation and help shape the future of the charity. The successful candidate will be accountable for increasing both income and profitability across the charity and, in particular, there are funds available to unlock the substantial commercial potential that exists for the Hospice.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees the post-holder will drive the strategy of the charity, sustaining the current income streams and identifying and prioritising opportunities to grow income, as well as developing their market, competitor customer and business insight and using this to support product and service development. They will also lead the management team and work with colleagues to develop innovative and practical ways to increase turnover and profitability to deliver the impact the organisation seeks.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in income growth within the not-for-profit sector and will be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the financial planning of a hospice charity and have an understanding of its relationship with the NHS. They will have a good understanding of the responsibilities of a CEO and have developed senior leadership, diplomatic and collaboration skills to make the role a success. Possessing drive, resilience and ambition, this charity is seeking someone who will relish the challenge of an underdeveloped commercial landscape.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Wednesday 26^th February, 9.00 am.