Job Description
Director of Finance, IT & Estates
Organisation:Severn HospiceLocation:Shrewsbury (with flexible / hybrid working options)Salary:£Competitive
Closing date:Monday 23 February 2026
About Severn Hospice
Severn Hospice is one of the largest and best-run hospices in the UK, providing outstanding care and emotional support to patients and families across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Mid Wales and surrounding communities.
With a strong reputation for quality, compassion and innovation, Severn Hospice supports people at some of the most important moments of their lives whether on its inpatient wards, through day services, or in patients own homes. The organisation is values-led, financially robust and proud of the freedom it gives its people todo the right thing.
The Opportunity
Following the planned retirement of the current postholder, Severn Hospice is seeking an exceptionalDirector of Finance, IT & Estatesto join its Executive Team.
This is aBoard-level appointment, reporting to the Chief Executive, withultimate responsibility for Finance, alongside strategic leadership oversight ofIT, Estates & Facilities, Procurement, Corporate Compliance and Health & Safety.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Hospice balancing strong financial stewardship with innovation, digital enablement and value-for-money decision-making, all in service of outstanding patient care.
Importantly, you willlead through highly capable technical specialists, setting direction, providing assurance and acting as a trusted business partner to Trustees and senior colleagues.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Strategic financial leadership, planning, forecasting and risk management
* Board and Trustee engagement, including Finance and Governance Committees
* Statutory compliance, audit, HMRC and Company Secretary responsibilities
* Oversight of IT strategy, cyber security, data protection and business systems
* Strategic leadership of Estates & Facilities and non-clinical Health & Safety
* Commercial acumen, procurement oversight and value-for-money initiatives
* Leadership, development and motivation of senior managers and teams
About You
You will be aprofessionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)with significant senior-level experience and the credibility to operate confidently at Board level.
You do not need to be a technical IT or Estates specialist, but youmustdemonstrate the ability to lead, challenge and support experts in those fields, bringing strategic oversight, judgement and assurance.
Above all, you will bring strong values, emotional intelligence and a genuine motivation to contribute to the mission of Severn Hospice.
Reward & Benefits
* Salary £Competitive
* Pension contribution matched up to 5%
* 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with service, plus bank holidays
* Healthcare plan (including dental and optical)
* Flexible working, with the option available in the future to work up to 1 to 2 days per week from home as circumstances permit.
* 2x salary Death In Service
How to Apply
Severn Hospice is working in partnership withSeymour Johnon this appointment.
For a confidential discussion and full candidate information pack, please contact:
* John Lavictoire
* Phil Topper
All applications will be managed through Seymour John. Any CVs sent directly to Severn Hospice will be forwarded accordingly.
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