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Trustee Vacancies

Legal & Governance, Property & Energy and IT & Digital 

Pendleside Hospice is looking for new Trustees to join our Board – people who are passionate about making a difference, who bring fresh perspectives, and who want to help shape the future of our Hospice. If you believe in the power of community, want to be part of something truly meaningful, and are ready to help us meet the challenges ahead with courage and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

The Role of a Trustee

As a Trustee, your primary responsibility is to act in the best interests of the people we support. You will help ensure that Pendleside has a clear vision, a strong sense of purpose, and the drive to deliver on its mission.

Key respon­sibi­lities include:

  • Setting strategic objectives and priorities

  • Monitoring performance and impact

  • Safeguarding our assets – from finances and property to people and reputation

  • Ensuring resources are used effectively and ethically to benefit our community

Our Trustees lead with integrity, applying legal and ethical principles to every decision. They help foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture that reflects the values of Pendleside and strengthens our ability to serve.

Experience

We are currently seeking individuals with senior management or director-level experience in one of the following areas:

  • Legal & Governance
  • Property & Energy
  • IT & Digital

For more information please see the Recruitment Pack.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution and be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.

Hear from one of our valued and dedicated Trustees, Jaydee Davis from Energy Support Solutions Ltd and PJKAY Properties Ltd, as shares her experience of the role.

To Apply

Please send your CV along with a brief supporting statement to:
Rebecca O’Neill
People Manager
📧 [email protected]

Pendleside Hospice warmly welcomes expressions of interest from all sections of the community and particularly encourages applications from individuals from diverse and under­rep­re­sented backgrounds.

Closing date for applications:This vacancy will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications for the role.

Would you like to join our incredible team and become a volunteer at Pendleside?

Our army of volunteers play an integral and essential role in the delivery of Hospice services. They strengthen our work by offering help and support in a variety of different ways and areas.  Without them we would not be able to provide the level of care we do to the people who need our services  
 
Volunteering also gives you the opportunity to connect with your community, make new friends, learn new skills, build confidence, feel part of a team and make a positive difference. 

The volunteer roles we offer are as follows:

  • Meals on Wheels Drivers
  • Patient Transport Drivers
  • Mini Bus Drivers
  • Retail Assistants
  • Donation Centre Assistants
  • Retail Van Drivers/Drivers Mates
  • Receptionists
  • Health, Wellbeing and Rehabilitation Assistants
  • Inpatients Support
  • Catering
  • Gardening
  • Events Volunteers (Friends of Pendleside)
 
If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer and would like further information please download the Role Profile for the area you are interested in or contact us on:
T: 01282 440 159
E: [email protected]
 
We also offer young people the opportunity to complete their school work experience, college placements and Duke of Edinburgh volunteering hours. You have to be 14+ years of age and reside in the Burnley and Pendle area.
 
Subject to availability we can offer placements in the following areas:
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Retail & Donation Centre
  • Catering
  • Gardening

If you are interested in applying for a work experience placement and would like further information please contact us on:
T: 01282 440 159
E: [email protected]

 

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