Sue Ryder

This is a Chief Executive role of breadth, scale and complexity with opportunity for tremendous impact.

Sue Ryder is a leading UK charity for people facing the end of their life or living with grief. We can’t make life’s most difficult moments easy, but we can carry some of the load. For more than 70 years, we have been a source of strength and support for anyone living with a life-limiting illness or grief.

Sue Ryder are now at a pivotal moment in our development with a new vision – A better approach to dying and grief – which is a commitment to not only develop and expand the expert and compassionate services for which we are so well known, but to expand our work with Government and local decision-makers to ensure that the voices of people living with a life-limiting condition or with grief are heard, and access to the care and support they need is unlocked.

Sue Ryder seeks a unique individual to lead, build and inspire our unique organisation at a pivotal time. With the combination of strong finances and a crystalised vision, we are looking for a highly ambitious individual who is passionate about the opportunities ahead. This person will make this vision a reality by acting as an effective ambassador for our work and mission; growing our impact, income and profile ; and passionately galvanising a fantastic team and cohort of volunteers. This person will evidence success and confidence as a senior leader in a complex organisation, whether in the commercial, charity or public sector. This experience will likely include direct involvement in the development of strategy, policies, planning and operational effectiveness. As the voice of Sue Ryder, they will have the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders across Government, health and social care, and the hospice and charity sector. Internally, this person will also be called upon to ensure a high-quality, performance-oriented culture with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion and widening outreach, as well as importantly continuing our positive culture through inspirational leadership.

Reflecting the diverse communities that we are proud to serve, Sue Ryder is very much committed to widening the diversity of its leadership and board. We actively and warmly encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Sue Ryder on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference ZAHAVD. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 3rd January 2024.