Chief Operating Officer

Job title:

Chief Operating Officer

Company:

Page Executive

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Executive, and a key member of the Hospice Executive, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of key support functions including finance, estates and facilities, and information management and technology. The COO also serves as the Company Secretary, providing governance leadership and ensuring compliance, and personally leads on the management of risk and sustainability across the organisation.Join a world leader in palliative care research Critical executive leadership role across finance, estates and IM&TWe are looking for a qualified accountant with senior leadership experience, with a track record of running a similar portfolio of services and a good understanding of governance. Contract management, digital and commercial experience will also be of great value. Of greater importance is your motivation and passion for our cause and social impact on communities across Leeds. You will be an energetic, confident and compassionate leader, willing to work strategically across the organisation as part of a small but hugely talented Executive team.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join a respected and mission-driven organisation. If you have a passion for operational excellence, governance and strategic thinking to support the delivery of high standards of care in a hospice environment, we invite you to apply.St Gemma’s is a local, independent charity that has been providing expert palliative care, research and support to the people of Leeds for over 45 years. Local, and always caring, St. Gemma’s offers a range of expert services both in the Hospice, and in the local community, to support people with life-threatening illnesses. The Academic Unit is a partnership between St Gemma’s and the University of Leeds, working to improve care of those approaching the end of life through integrated research, training and clinical practice. The Hospice is funded predominantly through fundraising, legacies and our retail shops with contribution, around 30%, from the NHS and a small contribution from commercial activities.

• £85,000 – £95,000 per annum.

• The role requires a high level of daily visible leadership within the Hospice.

Expected salary

£85000 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Sun, 04 May 2025 04:05:15 GMT

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