Job Description

2-year fixed term contract

St Luke's Hospice Plymouth is a leading charity providing compassionate, expert end-of-life care to our community. As we look to the future, we are embracing innovation, digital transformation, and new models of care that respond to evolving healthcare needs and expectations.


We are seeking a Director of Future Hospice - a strategic, visionary leader who will play a pivotal role in shaping our future direction. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees, you will lead transformation across the organisation to ensure we remain resilient, forward-looking, and sustainable.


This unique role combines operational leadership, digital innovation, and commercial acumen.

You will:

Lead our digital transformation, embedding technology, AI, and data-driven solutions across clinical services, income generation, and support functions. Establish and chair the Future Hospice Board, driving innovation, horizon scanning, and long-term strategy development. Work in partnership with system leaders across health, social care, academia, and the private sector to shape service models and infrastructure for the future. Provide strategic leadership for IT and major change programmes, ensuring they deliver real impact for patients, families, and staff. Champion our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and professionalism, and foster a culture of inclusivity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

About you

You will be a senior leader with significant experience of strategy design and delivery at board or executive level. You will bring:

A proven track record of digital innovation and transformation. Strong financial, commercial, and change management skills. The ability to inspire and influence at the highest levels, both internally and externally. A collaborative and compassionate leadership style that builds trust and motivates teams.


Experience within health, social care, or the charitable sector would be advantageous, but we are open to candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who can demonstrate the skills and vision to drive our mission forward.


This is an outstanding opportunity to make a real difference - ensuring that St Luke's Hospice Plymouth remains at the forefront of end-of-life care, today and for generations to come.

Closing date: 2nd November 2025

1st Interviews - 10th November 2025

2nd Interviews - 17th November 2025

Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy.


It's worth setting up a job alert or simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for!


We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors, nurses and social workers, but also our colleagues more behind the scenes, from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers, administrators, educators and IT team. And that's just to name a few! It takes a vast variety of skills, experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly.


As an Employer of Choice, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes, but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7.


While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our friendly, award-winning team - learn more about working life at St Luke's on our dedicated jobs page.


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