Salary: £49,387–£56,515 (depending on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including participation in on-call rota)
Closing date: 24th June 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: Friday 10th July 2026
Bury Hospice is a much-loved local charity, providing free, specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people across Bury. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Governance and Corporate Services to join our Senior Leadership Team at an exciting time of development and growth.
Why join us?
- Play a key leadership role in shaping the future of hospice services
- Work in a values-led organisation committed to high-quality, compassionate care
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team
- Make a meaningful difference, ensuring safe, effective care for patients and their families
- Help drive innovation, quality improvement and organisational development
- Work in a friendly, welcoming environment where your contribution is valued
About the role
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead an integrated approach to quality governance, corporate services and organisational assurance across the Hospice.
You will:
- Provide leadership for governance, risk and compliance, ensuring strong organisational assurance
- Ensure the Hospice remains fully compliant and inspection-ready at all times
- Lead and develop corporate services including Estates, HR, IT and Information Governance
- Drive a culture of continuous quality improvement and learning
- Work closely with colleagues and external partners to support high-quality, safe care
- Provide assurance and insight to the Board and senior leaders to support decision making
What we’re looking for
We are looking for an experienced and confident leader who:
- Has experience in quality, governance or compliance roles
- Brings strong leadership and the ability to influence and engage at a senior level
- Has experience of risk management, audit and organisational improvement
- Can build effective relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
- Shares and lives our Hospice values
About Bury Hospice
At Bury Hospice, everything we do is driven by our purpose and values. We are proud to provide compassionate care to patients and their families, and to support our staff and volunteers in delivering the very best service.
Employee Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working arrangements, with a mix of on-site and remote working depending on organisational needs
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- On site café available to staff
If you're looking for a role where you can lead, influence and make a real difference, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our team.
For further information about this role, please refer to the candidate pack by visiting: https://www.buryhospice.org.uk/latest-vacancies
Pay: £49,387.00-£56,515.00 per year
Work Location: In person
