Job Description

This role matters:

We are looking for the right person to lead our finance team, who work hard to ensure our finances and budgets are accurately managed to ensure compliance, transparency and support the Hospice Trustees and Senior Management Team to make sound strategic decisions. The Hospice will celebrate it's 40th birthday in 2026, and this requires robust financial management to ensure St John's is part of our local community for the next 40 years and beyond.

This is a role where your work will directly impact patient care and the services we provide.

St John's Hospice is a special place and we are committed to being financially 'fit for purpose' to provide care, charity, compassion, collaboration and celebrate the abilities of all the people we care for. When we look after the patient, we look after their family too.

As a member of the Hospice management team you will also manage and contribute to the strategic development of our services with a particular emphasis on providing accurate and timely financial information and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Why work for St John's Hospice?

This is a role where everyday you can use your skills to make a difference to the lives of local people in our care.

Plus we have a generous employment benefits package, including >

7 weeks annual leave per year 8% employer funded pension (NHS pension subject to eligibility) Continuing professional development Employee Assistance Programme, including cash back on dental, optical & therapy treatments

PAY:

Dependent on pension scheme, based on 37.5 hours per week.

HOURS:

Role is advertised at 37.5 hours per week. However applications are also welcome from candidates who would prefer 30 hours per week.

For more information and to apply please visit our website (please note that only applications received via our website will be shortlisted for interview).

A full Recruitment Pack is also available to download from our website.

Informal enquiries are welcome, please get in touch.

Please be aware that this advert may close before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, therefore we would encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,654.50-38,824.50 per year

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lancaster, LA2 6ST: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

people management: 1 year (required) proven work: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/08/2025