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Trustee Opportunities – Moya Cole Hospice (Two Roles)

Shape the future of pioneering, compassionate end-of-life care across Greater Manchester.

Moya Cole Hospice is entering one of the most ambitious chapters in its history. As we relocate to a purpose-built hospice in Heald Green and shape the future of our Little Hulton site, we are seeking two exceptional Trustees to help guide our next phase of innovation, sustainability and impact.

 

About Moya Cole Hospice

Moya Cole Hospice is one of the largest and oldest hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to adults across Greater Manchester and parts of Cheshire.  Operating as an independent charity, we deliver care through our hospice sites in Heald Green and Little Hulton, alongside extensive community and outreach services. Only one-third of our income comes from the NHS, with the remainder raised through fundraising and supporter generosity.

In October 2025, we changed our name from St Ann’s Hospice to Moya Cole Hospice, honouring our inspirational founder and signalling a bold new chapter. With a new Chair appointed in December 2025 and a five-year strategy focused on innovation, financial sustainability, cultural excellence and sector leadership, we are positioning ourselves as a model for future hospice care.

 

The Board Opportunity

Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance, strategic direction and long-term sustainability of the hospice. Working closely with the Chair and Executive Leadership Team, the Board ensures the organisation remains financially robust, well governed and aligned to its charitable purpose.

We are now seeking two Trustees who will complement the existing Board and strengthen our capacity to deliver our strategy.

 

Trustee 1 – Commercial Growth & Income Generation

We are looking for a senior commercial leader or entrepreneur with experience in retail, consumer, FMCG, financial services, professional services or high-growth SMEs.

You will bring:

  • A strong understanding of income generation, trading models and sustainability
  • Commercial insight that supports financial viability and growth
  • The confidence to challenge constructively and support executive decision-making

Your contribution will be instrumental as we strengthen financial resilience and develop sustainable growth for the future.

 

Trustee 2 – Digital, Technology & Transformation

We are also seeking a senior leader with expertise in digital, technology, data, analytics or transformation.

You may have experience in:

  • E-commerce or digital platforms
  • AI, automation or data-driven transformation
  • Translating technology into practical, measurable outcomes

As we complete our new build and expand our ambition to lead in education, research and innovation, your perspective will help ensure technology and digital capability are harnessed effectively in service of outstanding person-centred care.

 

What We Are Looking For

Across both roles, we are seeking individuals who:

  • Bring significant senior leadership experience
  • Demonstrate strong strategic judgement and sound governance instincts
  • Embody curiosity, integrity and a readiness to think differently
  • Are aligned with our values and passionate about meaningful community impact

You may already have board experience, or you may be seeking your first Trustee role. If you bring relevant expertise, strategic thinking and a genuine commitment to our purpose, we warmly encourage you to express interest.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Shape strategy at one of the UK’s leading hospices
  • Create meaningful social impact across Greater Manchester & Cheshire
  • Support a charity at a transformational point of growth
  • Time commitment: 1–2 days/month
  • Pro bono (expenses reimbursed)

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Moya Cole Hospice is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those relating to gender, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic background and sexual orientation.

If you believe you can contribute but are unsure whether you meet every requirement, we encourage you to start a conversation.

 

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering statement to:
recruitment@moyacole.org.uk

Moya Cole Hospice is working with Omni RMS, our executive search partner, who will manage all applications on our behalf. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by Omni Executive Solutions.

Closing date: 9 March 2026, midday

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Chair of Board

Job Title

Chair of Board

Introduction

St Ann’s is one of the oldest and largest hospices in the UK providing hospice services for thousands of patients from across Greater Manchester.  Services are delivered from hospice sites in Heald Green and Little Hulton, as well as a range of community and outreach services, caring for people in the place they call home.

Job Summary

The hospice is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced non-executive director who can demonstrate strategic and visionary leadership and enable the organisation to continue to deliver at pace and scale as its new Chair of Board. Applications are welcomed from individuals with the ability to maintain and build on the hospice’s achievement as a high-performing organisation, leading specialist palliative and end of life care. Candidates must wholeheartedly support the hospice’s purpose, strategic ambitions and values with the experience, gravitas, strategic leadership and vision required to take the hospice forward at such a pivotal time in its history. Crucially, the successful candidate will ensure a seamless transition with the current postholder and possess the ability to support the Executive Leadership Team in particular to address financial challenges and effectively navigate local and national political dynamics.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the post, please email your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@sah.org.uk

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 29th May 2025

Interview date:  11th June 2025

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Trustees

St Ann’s Hospice in Manchester was founded in 1971.  It’s one of the oldest and largest hospices in the country leading specialist care for people impacted by life-limiting illnesses.

We continue to take inspiration from Moya Cole, one of the hospice’s founders.  She was a trailblazer in the sector and a campaigner for the right for everyone to have a good death – something we are passionate about.

We’re aiming to broaden the experience of the Board of Trustees as we continue to develop our links externally and strengthen our finances and are looking for Trustees with the following background and experience:

  • Finance – it would be helpful to have a background in Fundraising, but this is not essential
  • Digital
  • Legal

The primary responsibility of Trustees is to provide the hospice with strategic leadership and maintain good governance to ensure it is well managed and administered, and resources are used appropriately.  Trustees attend and contribute to the main Board meetings held five times a year.  Additionally, there is Trustee representation on Board sub-committees and at fundraising and other external events.

Candidates will have experience of senior strategic leadership.  Previous Board experience is desirable, but not essential.

Trustees must be able to demonstrate:

  • a commitment to the hospice and its objectives
  • an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and liabilities of being a trustee
  • a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee
  • ability to think and apply knowledge strategically
  • ability to analyse and evaluate management information
  • ability to influence and engage
  • a willing to express their own opinion in a reasoned way, while also listening to the views of others
  • ability to challenge constructively and ask questions appropriately
  • an ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Applications must be returned to the People & Culture Department at recruitment@sah.org.uk. Applications should be in the form of a CV and Cover Letter.

To arrange an informal discussion with our Chair of Trustees, please contact Sarah Wallace, PA to the Board and Executive Leadership Team, on 0161 498 3635.

We welcome applications from everyone and are looking to increase our racial diversity.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.

Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.