Hospice Trustee

Make a difference - become a Trustee at The Shakespeare Hospice

The Shakespeare Hospice is seeking talented and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the future of one of South Warwickshire's most valued charities. We provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care, counselling, and support services to people living with life-limiting illnesses, their families, and carers across the local community.

As a Trustee, you will use your professional experience and strategic insight to help ensure the Hospice remains financially sustainable, well governed, and able to deliver outstanding care and support for years to come. Working alongside fellow Trustees, the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the long-term direction, effectiveness and impact of the organisation.

We are particularly interested in applications from:

Trustee with Nursing or Clinical Governance Experience:

Our board is currently made up of medical and therapy Trustees therefore we are looking for an individual with a senior nursing background to join our Clinical Governance Committee. This Trustee will help provide oversight and assurance on matters relating to quality, patient safety, safeguarding, clinical effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Trustee with Accountancy or Financial Expertise:

We are also seeking a qualified accountant or senior finance professional to join our Finance and Audit Committee. This Trustee will support the Board in overseeing financial performance, risk management, governance, sustainability and audit matters.

We would also like to hear from individuals with expertise in:

• Healthcare and palliative care
• Fundraising and income generation
• Communications and marketing
• Human resources and organisational development
• Legal and governance
• Digital technology
• Risk management
• Property and facilities management
• Strategic leadership or board-level governance

What You'll Bring

• A commitment to the values and mission of The Shakespeare Hospice
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• Senior leadership, executive or board-level experience
• The ability to analyse information, ask constructive questions and contribute to effective decision-making
• A commitment to acting in the best interests of the Charity
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

The Opportunity

As a Trustee, you will:

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Hospice
• Ensure strong governance, accountability and compliance
• Help safeguard the Charity's finances, assets and reputation
• Support the delivery of high-quality, compassionate services
• Act as an ambassador for the Hospice within the local community

Commitment

The role involves:

• Four Board meetings per year
• Participation in a Board Committee
• Attendance at the AGM, strategic planning sessions and occasional Hospice events
• Preparation and reading in advance of meetings

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from younger people, people with disabilities and individuals from ethnically diverse communities.

Interested?

If you would like to use your professional skills to make a meaningful difference to local people and families facing life-limiting illness, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief supporting statement to HR@theshakespearehospice.org.uk.

For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Claire Boyle, Executive Assistant, at cboyle@theshakespearehospice.org.uk.

Registered Charity No. 1064091