This role matters:We are looking for the right person to lead our finance team, who work hard to ensure our finances and budgets are accurately managed to ensure compliance, transparency and support the Hospice Trustees and Senior Management Team to make sound strategic decisions. The Hospice will celebrate its 40th birthday in 2026, and this requires robust financial management to ensure St John's is part of our local community for the next 40 years and beyond.
This is a role where your work will directly impact patient care and the services we provide.
St John's Hospice is a special place, and we are committed to being financially ‘fit for purpose’ to provide care, charity, compassion, collaboration and celebrate the abilities of all the people we care for. When we look after the patient, we look after their family too.
As a member of the Hospice management team you will also manage and contribute to the strategic development of our services with a particular emphasis on providing accurate and timely financial information and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
For full details about this role, please download our Recruitment Pack >>
Applications are also welcome from candidates who would prefer 30 hours per week.
If you are looking use your skills in a role where every day you can see the difference you have made to people’s lives, come and join us.
* Please be aware that this advert may close before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, therefore we would encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.
* This post is subject to a standard DBS check. The cost of this check is currently £26.30 and this will be deducted from the successful applicants first salary payment.
£37,654.50* - £38,824.50 per annum (based on 37.5 hours per week, *dependent on pension scheme)
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*NHS Pension may be continued subject to eligibility or St John’s Hospice Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution)
Closing Date:
Sunday 10th August 2025
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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St John's Hospice,
Slyne Road,
Lancaster,
LA2 6ST
St John's Hospice North Lancashire and South Lakes is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England with charity number 1157030
Thank you for visiting the St John’s Hospice website. Whatever your question, our aim is to help you.
I Need Help Now
I need palliative care for a relative, friend, myself or a patient.
The first step to getting care from St John’s Hospice is to get a referral for our services, either for Inpatient Ward admission or for our Community Services.
Click the button below to visit our Referral page and take a moment to read through the process.
You can also speak to your healthcare professional like a GP, District Nurse or Hospital clinician about hospice care.
Myself a friend or relative has been referred to St John’s for care and I need to know more.
St John’s Hospice offers a number of services and the referral will reflect the level of need. You can find out about all of our services here on our website.
You are welcome to tour some of our facilities including our inpatient ward and Forget Me Not Centre. Please contact our Main Reception on 01524 382538 to arrange a visit.
I am currently experiencing a bereavement and I need help.
St John’s Hospice offers a range of bereavement support services including Whole Family Support via our Forget Me Not Centre.
You can contact our bereavement team Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm via 01524 551195
We also off a free monthly Grief Café drop-in session at the Courtyard Café at the Hospice on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 16:30 – 18:00. There is no need to book: just come along.
Where does St John’s Hospice offer its services?
This St John’s Hospice provides care in the South Lakes, North Lancashire and parts of North Yorkshire.
Please note that there are a number of other hospice organisations throughout the UK called St John’s Hospice.
I have a fundraising or event enquiry.
Our fundraising team are responsible for the many exciting events and campaigns that we run throughout the year to raise funds for St John’s, which is a charity.
They are available to contact Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm via 01524 382538 ask for the Fundraising Team.
Please do not ring outside of these times for fundraising enquires.
You can also email them via fundraising@sjhospice.org.uk or via the Contact Us Form .
I would like to donate to St John’s Hospice.
Thank you! Donations help us continue to provide care, compassion and support to our patients and their families. Although we do not charge for our care, it is not free to provide so your donation is really appreciated. The easiest way for you to donate is via our website. Please visit our online donation page.
Alternatively, you are welcome to post a donation via cheque, made payable to St John’s Hospice. Our address is below.
We are also delighted to accept in person donations at the Hospice in the form of cheques, cash or via a card payment.
If you have any donation questions please contact our Supporter Care Team, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm on 01524 382538. You can also make enquires via email to supportercare@sjhospice.org.uk or via the Contact Us Form
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