Group Director of People & Governance

Are you an experienced HR leader looking for a new challenge?

Group Director of People & Governance

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

Salary: £71,277 per annum (full time equivalent)

Department: Senior Management Team

Location: Teesside Hospice Group Offices/Hybrid

We recently announced that exciting news that Teesside Hospice will shortly merge with Butterwick Hospice. We’re seeking someone to lead our HR, volunteering and governance activities for our new Hospice Group, working across multiple sites with 250+ employees and 500+ volunteers.

We are at the start of an exciting period for our Hospice Group, and you could play a major part in shaping the future of palliative and end of life care for Tees Valley communities for years to come.

We are looking for a qualified and/or highly experienced HR leader, with a strategic perspective. Ideally the individual will have an 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 Group, 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.

Working with us 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 Group 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 2 sides of A4 referencing your suitability for the role via our online application. Alternatively you can email this to Recruitment@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 7^th June 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