About Treetops

With a strong foundation and an exciting future ahead, we are seeking an ambitious, strategic, and compassionate individual to lead Treetops as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the decision of our current CEO to retire in 2025 after seven successful years. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CEO-Job-Description-2025.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Download the job description[/button] Treetops Hospice is a leading end-of-life care charity for Derbyshire. We open our arms and hearts to support thousands of local people, and their families, through the most difficult time of their lives. Our mission is to make everyday count through giving the highest quality support for patients and families living with life-limiting illness or affected by death and dying. We are proud of the role our hospice plays in our local communities, providing welcoming and vibrant spaces with a wide range of activities and services. As part of our offer we provide a wide range of care, wellbeing, bereavement and therapy services, alongside a focus on encouraging advanced care planning and enabling people to feel able to talk about death and dying more openly. With a strong foundation and an exciting future ahead, we are seeking an ambitious, strategic, and compassionate individual to lead Treetops as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the decision of our current CEO to retire in 2025 after seven successful years. We pride ourselves in being at the forefront of developing palliative and end of life care services and we are seeking a new CEO who will lead and shape our future plans, ensuring we remain energetic, bold and innovative in how we support those who need us. All of our impact is made possible by our dedicated team of 160 staff, 600 volunteers, and supporters, who share our commitment to kindness, respect, innovation, and expertise. This person will work with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, supporters and partners to implement Treetops vision, providing highly visible and strategic leadership to nurture a culture of excellence, agility, and compassion, and acting as a prominent ambassador for Treetops, ensuring that we continue to lead the way in the hospice sector. The ideal candidate will be a bold, decisive, and innovative leader with a strong understanding of the health and social care landscape, clinical services and a passion for palliative care and end of life services. They will bring sound financial acumen and a strong understanding of how to develop and sustain a diverse range of income streams, including commissioned services, commercial activity and fundraising. They will also bring senior leadership experience within a complex organisation, exceptional communication skills and a track record of delivering impactful strategies. Candidates will also bring a demonstrable empathy and passion for the mission and values of Treetops, with the ability to motivate and empower staff and volunteers to achieve our vision. Treetop’s people actively live by a set of shared values which shape how we work and volunteer together. We are an inclusive organisation, and we continuously seek to embrace everyone within our diverse community. We warmly encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CEO-Job-Description-2025.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Download the job description[/button] How to Apply: For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Julie Heath, Chief Executive on 0115 949 1264. The Job description and Person Specification can be downloaded from our website www.treetopshospice.org.uk. Please forward your CV with a covering letter to: applications@treetopshospice.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Thursday 8 May 2025 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 21 May and Thursday 22 May 2025 If you have not been contacted by the interview date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CEO-Job-Description-2025.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Download the job description[/button]

We’re recruiting a fundraiser to support the people, businesses and organisations who raise money for Treetops. We are happy to consider part-time for this role - if you wish to apply on this basis, please tell us   We’re looking for someone who is Outgoing, confident and self-motivated Enjoys building relationships and inspiring others Has experience in fundraising, sales, retail or hospitality Can drive and has access to a car for work Has excellent IT and organisational skills As a community fundraiser, you will support the people, businesses and organisations who raise money for Treetops.   We’re looking for someone who loves people, with an outgoing personality, who can walk into a room and make friends.  Someone who can help to make Treetops famous in our local community. As part of our Community Engagement Team, you will have good IT skills, be organised, self-motivated and ambitious. You will have the confidence to recruit new supporters by knocking on doors and popping into pubs, doctors’ surgeries, shops, factories, and offices. You’ll chat with community leaders; talk in assemblies, staff meetings and community groups. Reacting quickly to opportunities - advising people on their fundraising, recruiting onto Treetops events and passing leads to colleagues. Previous experience in a fundraising role would be advantageous but is not a requirement. We know that many people from differing work backgrounds will have the transferrable skills required. For example, you may be the charity champion in your workplace, have worked in sales, hospitality, retail or university RAG. You will spend 2-3 days a week in the community and 1-2 days in the hospice in Risley. On occasions you will work early mornings, evenings and weekends - time will be given back for this. Car owner/driver essential.  To apply, please: Upload your CV and tell us about your reasons for applying. Our community fundraiser has the title Relationships Officer – Community Engagement. A full job description can be downloaded: [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Job-Description-Relationships-Officer-Community-Engagement-Mar-25-002.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description[/button] For further information, call Natalie Godrich, Relationships Manager – Community Engagement on 0115 949 1264 If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice. Open for applications from 2 April to 12 May 2025. Selection process: Stage 1: Prior to the interview, a preliminary telephone conversation will take place with shortlisted candidates. Stage 2: Formal Interviews will take place no later than 19 May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

Interview date: Friday 9 May 2025 The main purpose of the role is to generate income for the hospice and lead a team, including volunteers. The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills, flexibility, and ability to lift, carry and sort donations within the shop. Retail experience to management level is essential and a full driving licence is desirable. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking retail environment and contribute to Treetops Hospice. To apply please: Send your completed application form with a covering letter to Danielle Hadley at: Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk/ For further information call Mary Shore on 0115 949 7354. If you do not hear from us before the interview date, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice Trust is an independent charitable organisation. Charity no. 519540. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JD-Shop-Manager-Sept-23.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Treetops-Application-Form-Editable.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Application Form[/button]

Interview date: Friday 9 May 2025 The main purpose of the role is to generate income for the hospice and lead a team, including volunteers. The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service and communication skills, flexibility, and ability to lift, carry and sort donations within the shop. Retail experience to management level is essential and a full driving licence is desirable. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, hardworking retail environment and contribute to Treetops Hospice. To apply please: Send your completed application form with a covering letter to Danielle Hadley at: Applications@treetopshospice.org.uk/ For further information, call Mary Shore on 0115 949 7354. If you do not hear from us before the interview date, please assume your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. However, do keep an eye on our website for future employment and volunteering opportunities. Treetops Hospice encourages applications from all who meet the job criteria irrespective of age, race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. Thank you for your interest in Treetops Hospice Treetops Hospice Trust is an independent charitable organisation. Charity no. 519540. [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Assistant-Shop-Manager-Job-Description-2025.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Job Description[/button] [button url="https://www.treetopshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Treetops-Application-Form-Editable.pdf" template="block" class="btn-block--red"]Application Form[/button]

The Treetops Lottery is a highly successful form of fundraising for us. Since 1996, the Treetops Lottery and the people that play, have helped to raise over £8million for hospice care in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.