Lead with compassion. Inspire through purpose. Shape the future of Hospiscare.
Hospiscare has been at the heart of our community for over 40 years, providing outstanding specialist end-of-life care and support to people and their families across Exeter, Mid and East Devon. As we look to the future, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead our charity with vision, empathy and strategic strength.
The opportunity
This is a pivotal leadership role — guiding a much-loved local charity through a period of challenge but also opportunity. You’ll work closely with a dedicated Board of Trustees and an experienced Leadership Team to shape and deliver our strategic goals, ensuring Hospiscare remains resilient, sustainable, and true to our founding values of care, compassion, and dignity.
You’ll be the public face and voice of Hospiscare — inspiring confidence among our staff, volunteers, supporters, healthcare partners, and the wider community. Your leadership will ensure we continue to deliver the highest standards of specialist palliative care while innovating to meet the changing needs of our patients and our community.
About you
You are an accomplished and compassionate leader, able to inspire and unite people around a shared purpose. With substantial senior leadership experience — ideally gained in the charity or health and social care sectors — you bring a track record of shaping strategy, managing complex budgets, and achieving sustainable results.
You’ll understand the challenges facing healthcare and charitable organisations and bring creative, collaborative solutions. You are confident working with a Board, comfortable in the public eye, and driven by a genuine commitment to making a difference to people’s lives at the most profound of times.
Key strengths you’ll bring
- Strategic vision and proven experience leading organisational change and growth
- Strong understanding of governance, finance, and regulatory environments
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — connecting easily and authentically with people from all walks of life
- A leadership style that combines compassion, clarity, and courage
- A deep alignment with Hospiscare’s mission and values
Why join Hospiscare?
At Hospiscare, you’ll find a community of extraordinary people — staff and volunteers dedicated to providing the very best care and support when it matters most. This is more than a leadership role; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a vital local charity and the lives of countless people in Devon.
We are working with Charity Recruitment Consultant, Jackie Dawkins of Shine Charity Recruitment,who is supporting our search. For further details about Hospiscare, please read the Recruitment Pack
Key Dates:
- Closing Date – 26th January 2026 at 5pm
- First Interview with Jackie Dawkins (via Zoom) – 2nd/3rd February 2026
- Shortlisted candidates informal meeting with Chair – 23rd February 2026
- Interview and Assessment Day at Hospiscare – 24th February 2026
Join Hospiscare as a Clinical Nurse Specialist!
Location: Searle House, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5JJ
Hours: 30 hours/week, 4 days per week out of 7
Salary: Hospiscare Band 6: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum pro rata
As a registered nurse with experience in palliative care or a related field, you will work with our multi-disciplinary team to provide exceptional, evidence-based, person-centred care for patients with complex, life-limiting illnesses. You will manage a patient caseload, offer expert advice and interventions, and collaborate effectively with local GPs and Community Nurses as part of Hospiscare’s renowned specialist care.
This community-based role involves travel across Exeter and surrounding areas and participating in a seven-day service provision.
Why Join Us?
- Retain your NHS pension
- Free staff parking
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible and compassionate workplace
- Wellbeing and mental health support
Interested in this role? Spend a shadow day with our team to learn more! Contact Clare Grigg, Community Cluster Team Leader, at c.grigg@hospiscare.co.uk to arrange it.
Closing date: S unday 18 January 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Hospiscare is Disability Confident, a Mindful Employer, and has Committed to Equality (C2E) accreditation. We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service? Do you excel in a fast-paced, dynamic retail setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at our shop in Budleigh!
Sales Advisor – Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LD
Part-Time – 22.5 hours/week, working 3 days Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays
£12.21 per hour
What you’ll do:
- Greet and assist customers, providing them with product knowledge and recommendations
- Operate tills and process customer transactions
- Restock shelves and ensure products are displayed attractively
- Collaborate with team colleagues to achieve sales goals
In this role, you will require physical fitness to assist with moving and handling furniture and white goods.
You’ll have great communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude and a proactive approach, good attention to detail and comfortable working in a responsive and flexible way. Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.
Full job description and person specification
In return you’ll work for an employer of choice in the region and enjoy benefits such as opportunities for career development, supportive and collaborative work environment, Employee Assistance Programme, employee discounts, cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, and much more.
If you’d be excited to contribute to our retail success and create memorable shopping experiences, we want to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Interviews: Will be arranged as applications are received
(Previous applicants need not apply)
Hospiscare is Disability Confident, a Mindful Employer, and has Committed to Equality (C2E) accreditation. We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic.