Chair of Trustees

Salary: This is a voluntary position

Hours: You will be expected to attend quarterly board meetings (usually face to face), and quarterly committee meetings. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Closing date: Sunday 16th March 2025

We are hosting an Open Evening on Tuesday 11th March at St Barnabas House, from 6.15pm to 7.30pm as an opportunity to meet our current Trustees, Chair Mike Rymer and members of the Senior Leadership Team.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Chair of Trustees to join our Board of Trustees on a voluntary basis.  You will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of the hospice, ensuring good governance, and working in partnership with the Chief Executive and the leadership team in delivering high-quality care.

We are looking for:

• Individuals with experience in Estates and Facilities, Retail, Commercial or Clinical/Healthcare
• A commitment to our mission and values
• Strong decision-makers who can contribute to strategic planning
• People willing to dedicate time to attend board meetings and actively engage with our hospice community.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a compassionate and dedicated team.
• Use your skills to benefit a respected local charity.
• Gain experience in governance and strategic leadership.
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families.

How to apply

Please download the recruitment pack here or below and submit your CV and a covering letter to hroperations@stbh.org.uk explaining:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining:

• How you feel your skills can add value to our charity
• What motivates you to become a trustee

If you would like an informal chat with our Chair of Trustees, Mike Rymer, please email: mike.rymer@stbh.org.uk  If you have any questions, would like more information regarding the recruitment process, or would like to attend the open evening please contact Clare Thompson, People Director, clare.thompson@stbh.org.uk

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We believe our employees and volunteers should represent the community we work in.  We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, disabled candidates.

About us

Southern Hospice Group provides essential palliative and end-of-life care for individuals and their families. The Group originally consisted of two Sussex hospices – Chestnut Tree House (a nurse led children’s hospice based in Arundel) and St Barnabas House (an adult hospice based in Worthing). However, following our recent merger with Martlets (an adult hospice based in Brighton & Hove), together with Martlets Care, a subsidiary Domiciliary Care Agency, we are now the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest group of hospices in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The safe recruitment of staff at the Southern Hospice Group is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer, we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding. The information you provide on your application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not to short-list you for interview.