Director of People & Governance

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Director of People & Governance

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working will be considered)

Salary: Competitive

Department: Senior Management Team

Location: Teesside Hospice Offices/Hybrid

Teesside Hospice is recruiting a Director of People and Governance to replace our outgoing postholder.

The role is responsible for HR and volunteering activities that take place within the hospice, alongside being the lead officer for data protection and hospice governance.

We are looking for a qualified and highly experienced HR professional, who has experience of leading an HR function. Ideally the individual will have a deep understanding of data protection and hospice governance, alongside volunteer leadership, but training can be provided if this knowledge/experience needs to be developed.

At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.

Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please supply an up-to-date CV (no more than 3 pages) and a supporting statement of no more than 200 words referencing your suitability for the role via our online application. Alternatively you can email this to LewisMudie@TeessideHospice.co.uk

For more information about the role, including the job description and person specification, please email LewisMudie@TeessideHospice.co.uk or call on 01642 811096.

Closing date for applications is 13^th May 2026, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

This role requires a DBS check. We will do this for you