Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in your community?
Willen Hospice is seeking a passionate, strategic, and values-driven individual to join our Board of Trustees.

As an independent registered charity, Willen Hospice provides exceptional, compassionate care to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of one of Milton Keynes’ most respected and loved charities.

The Role: 

As a Board Member (Trustee), you will be part of the governing body responsible for the overall strategic direction, legal compliance, and financial health of the hospice. Your leadership will help ensure we continue to meet the highest standards of governance while delivering our mission with integrity and compassion.

Please note this is a volunteering role that is unpaid.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help review, and monitor the strategic direction of Willen Hospice.
• Uphold and champion our values throughout your work.
• Ensure compliance with charity law, financial regulations, and best practices.
• Act as an ambassador, promoting the hospice’s work within the community.
• Provide support and constructive challenge to the Chair, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team.
• Work collaboratively with fellow Board members to maintain strong governance.
• Oversee specific responsibilities, including property-related governance, as needed.
• Participate actively in Board and Committee meetings, hospice events, and training.

What We’re Looking For:

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of professional backgrounds who share our commitment to compassionate care and strong governance. Experience in Property or Estates management, ideally in a healthcare setting, is especially welcome for this vacancy.

We are committed to building a diverse Board and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those who reflect the communities we serve.

Your Commitment:

• Attend regular Board and Committee meetings
• Participate in Board development and training, including our induction programme
• Support the CEO in key appointments
• Engage with hospice events, staff, volunteers, and community activities

Interested in becoming a Trustee at Willen Hospice?
Help us continue our vital work and shape the future of palliative care in Milton Keynes.

For more information or to express your interest, please contact Ali Lowe, Director of People & OD Ali.lowe@willen-hospice.org.uk.