Director of People, Volunteering and Organisational Development
Salary Circa £90K per annum full time Work Pattern Full time - Flexible working options available Location Esher, Surrey Application Deadline Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Interview Date 2025-Aug-18 00:00 Job Profile Job Profile document
Job Summary
About Us
We all need a purpose and want to make a difference in life. At Princess Alice Hospice, you’d have that opportunity. We’re rated outstanding by the CQC and provide specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond, and across a large part of Surrey.However, we don’t take our success for granted and are constantly challenging ourselves to do better.
As we look ahead with our 2030 plans, our vision remains the same - that everyone in our communities will have the best care and support before, during and after death. In these times of uncertainty and change, our plans empower us to adapt and evolve while staying true to our long-term vision - meeting the ever-growing demand for our expertise and compassion. Our I-CARE values – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide everything we do, and we’d expect that you’d embrace and live up to them.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic and visionary Director of People, Volunteering & Organisational Development who will be responsible for shaping and delivering an ambitious and compassionate people strategy that fosters inclusion, excellence, and a high-performing culture. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work closely with the Chief Executive, Board, Committees, cross-organisational colleagues, key stakeholders, and strategic partners. Your collaborative approach and strategic insight will make a meaningful and measurable impact and difference on the overall leadership and success of the Hospice.
About You
* Proven senior Human Resources leadership experience, ideally in a healthcare, charity, or public sector setting
* Significant experience of leading organisations, senior managers and teams through employee relations, organisational change, developing cultures and embedding values
* Experience of strategy development and implementation
* Strong understanding of volunteer management and engagement
* Experience of successfully embedding workplace EDI initiatives
* Effective interpersonal skills: persuasiveness, diplomacy, tact and ability to listen effectively
* Awareness of, and commitment to the Vision and Values of the Hospice
92% of our colleagues say they feel they’re making a real and valuable difference to the lives of the individuals - and their families and friends - we all care for. Find more meaning from your work and be the difference at moments that really matter.
At Princess Alice Hospice we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.
Fordetails on how to apply, please visit www.berwickpartners.co.uk/94133
If you have any queries or would like specific information about the role, please contact Sandra Hamovic, Berwick Partners, at 07979 017 447 or by email atsandra.hamovic@berwickpartners.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 6 th August
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