Board of Trustee opportunities

Being a Trustee

Every charity has a Board of Trustees – a group of volunteers who ensure that the charity is effective in carrying out the purpose for which it was set. Trustees have respon­sibi­lities for overseeing the work of the charity, ensuring it is financially stable, well run, compliant and fulfilling of the charity objectives.

Woodlands Board of Trustees has a wide range of expertise and every Trustee is passionate about the care we provide to our patients and their families. Trustees of the charity are also Directors of the Company, legally responsible for the Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust Limited.

Our Board of Trustees currently meet four times a year for two-hour evening meetings, as well as for one ‘Away Day’ each year. They also attend quarterly subcommittee meetings relating to their field of expertise and extraordinary meetings for unplanned matters that requires discussion or decision.

What you do as a Trustee

• Use your insight and experience to help us achieve our goals and ambitions
• Contribute to strategic thinking and planning particularly regarding the future direction of the Hospice
• Act in the best interests of the Hospice
• Act as an ambassador for the charity
• Attend all Board meeting and allocated designated sub committees plus other visits as required.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Managers

Skills and attributes required to be a Woodlands Hospice Trustee

• Passionate about the work of the Hospice
• Committed
• Bring specific knowledge and experience
• Can think strategically, critically and maintain confi­den­ti­ality 

Become A Woodlands Hospice Trustee

Help shape the future of hospice care in your community.

Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. Since 1996, we have been dedicated to providing outstanding palliative and end-of-life care to people across North Liverpool, South Sefton, and Kirkby in Knowsley. Currently we are only active adult inpatient hospice in Liverpool.

As a Trustee, you will play a key role in guiding our strategic direction, ensuring good governance, and helping us achieve our mission: to empower our community by delivering exceptional care to people living with life-limiting illnesses.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:

• Marketing, communications, or public relations
• Finance or law
• Healthcare or palliative care
• Fundraising
• Digital strategy
• Faith-based community engagement

Whether you are an experienced Trustee or seeking your first Board role, if you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Time Commitment: Approximately 9 meetings/events per year.

Location: Liverpool (meetings are usually held in person).

Full Opportunity Description

Find out more: For further information or an informal conversation, please contact Rachel Higham on Rachel.higham@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

Together, we can help every patient and family live well for as long as possible.

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity please send your CV and cover letter to our HR Manager, Rachel Higham, on Rachel.higham@liverpoolft.nhs.uk