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The Kirkwood

Trustee - unpaid

• Trustee

Help Shape the Future of The Kirkwood – Join our Board of Trustees

About us

For nearly 40 years, The Kirkwood has been a trusted and leading-edge provider of free, compassionate care to people living with life-limiting illness across Kirklees.

We support people and families at every stage of their journey — at home, in the community, and in our hospice.

Today, our services continue to evolve, including hospice at home, a 24/7 helpline, virtual support, and community-based care shaped around what local people need most.

The opportunity

We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of The Kirkwood.

This is a chance to be part of something meaningful — helping guide strategy, support innovation, and ensure we remain financially strong while delivering outstanding care across our communities.

You don’t need previous Trustee experience. What matters most is your perspective, judgement, and commitment to making a difference. Full induction and support will be provided.

We’re looking for experience in:

• Financial & Commercial
• Digital & technology (including data, AI or digital transformation)
• Community Connection
• Retail & Marketing

We are especially interested in people who can bring strategic thinking, fresh ideas and strong governance experience to help us navigate a changing environment.

We also welcome people with broader leadership, community or lived experience who want to contribute to future Trustee or advisory opportunities.

 

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for people who can demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking and good judgement
• Clear, open and constructive communication
• A collaborative and forward-thinking approach
• Commitment to compassion, dignity and inclusion
• Confidence to offer challenge and support
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role
• Time and energy to contribute meaningfully

We especially welcome interest from:

We want our Board to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life and experience, we are particularly keen to hear from:

• Those who are early in their career
• Community and faith leaders
• People involved in volunteering or grassroots community work
• Business, finance and professional leaders
• Individuals from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds
• People with strong connections to local communities across Kirklees

Why join us?

As a Trustee, you’ll help shape how hospice care is delivered across Kirklees — ensuring it remains compassionate, innovative and accessible for everyone who needs it.

You’ll be part of a Board guiding real change, supporting thousands of local families every year, and helping The Kirkwood continue to evolve for the future.

You’ll also gain valuable experience in governance, strategy and leadership within one of the region’s most respected charities.

Commitment

• Around 10–15 hours per month
• Quarterly Board meetings (plus preparation time)
• Optional committee involvement
• Full induction and ongoing support provided
• Reasonable expenses covered

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