We have an exciting opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
The post holder will provide senior management and leadership to the Strategy and Partnerships Team and develop robust internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure statutory income is received and programmes of improvement and change are successfully implemented across the Hospice.
The post holder will play an important role in building and managing external relationships with our ICBs and other statutory partners. They will undertake significant engagement and collaborate with various stakeholders, including ICBs, commissioners, acute, primary care, mental health providers, and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector organizations.
The post holder will develop and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels within the hospice and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support innovative, effective, and lasting solutions to complex service problems, supporting the delivery of SSCH’s Strategy.
The post holder will ensure the efficient operational management of the contracts manager, PMO office, and in-house statutory funding operations, ensuring they effectively support the overall strategy. This will involve setting goals, objectives, resources, milestones, and success measures to deliver significant change, improvement, and transformation.
Main duties and key responsibilities
Strategic Planning
* Working with the Director of Strategy and Partnerships, the CEO, and other Directors, the Head of Transformation is responsible for advancing all aspects of strategic development, aims, and key priorities.
* Ensure that the overarching aims of the strategy are delivered through coordination and direction across the directorates and externally, addressing barriers to change and enabling long-term improvements.
* Take oversight of emerging opportunities for collaboration or challenges arising from national and local system priorities to ensure a coordinated and appropriate response aligned with hospice vision, strategy, and values.
* Support the development and delivery of the strategic direction based on analysis of current national guidance, context, and understanding of regional and local requirements.
* Work with other Directors and Heads of departments to ensure that appropriate business and operational development processes are in place to deliver relevant and timely progress.
* Contribute to evaluation plans, supporting the development of effective approaches to gather meaningful quantitative data and qualitative feedback from stakeholders to demonstrate impact.
What we offer
In return, you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, including:
* NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
* Annual leave: 27 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
* Two weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10, and 15 years of service
* Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
* Flexible working arrangements
* Reimbursed professional membership fees
* Eye care
* Blue Light discount card
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Occupational Health services
* Cycle to work scheme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Free nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s and free fruit at our Hampton site
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is dedicated to inclusion and diversity. We aim to create a welcoming environment for all backgrounds, groups, and communities, aligning with our values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence.
We continually strive to improve our inclusivity and equality. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where everyone feels welcomed to work and volunteer.
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria in the person specification.
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Created on 24/08/2025 by TN, United Kingdom
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