Director of Care
Director of Care – Hope House Children’s Hospices
Location: Hope House, Oswestry, Shropshire (with regular travel to Tŷ Gobaith, Conwy and across the UK)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working with some evenings/weekends)
Salary: £79,950 – £90,456 per annum + £7,380 car allowance + relocation package
Closing Date: 25th February 2026
Make a Life-Changing Difference Every Day
Hope House Children’s Hospices are seeking an exceptional and compassionate Director of Care to lead and shape the delivery of outstanding palliative care for children and families across Shropshire, Cheshire, North and Mid Wales.
This is more than a job, it’s a calling. You’ll join one of the UK’s most respected children’s hospices, where 98% of staff say they enjoy their work and 94% are proud to be part of our mission.
About the Role
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will:
Lead the strategic development and delivery of care across our hospices and community services
Champion a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Inspire and empower a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, professional care
Represent the charity as the Nominated and Registered Individual under relevant care regulations
Ensure the voices of children and families shape our services and strategy
What We’re Looking For
NMC Registered Nurse with at least 5 years’ experience in care services, ideally with multi-site or children’s hospice experience
Proven senior leadership experience with a track record of motivating high-performing teams
Strategic thinker with strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and governance skills
Passionate about making a difference in children’s palliative care
Why Join Us?
Purpose-Driven Work: Help every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life
Supportive Culture: Work with a dedicated team of nearly 300 staff and 450 volunteers
Excellent Benefits: NHS pension continuation, generous leave, wellbeing support, learning & development, and more
Flexible Working: Hybrid and flexible hours with hospice-based presence 3+ days/week
Ready to Lead with Heart?
To explore this unique opportunity, please contact our retained executive search partner:
Chris Mayers- Chris.Mayers@collingwoodsearch.com
Please click HERE to apply.