Interim Head of Edinburgh Hospice Transformation

You will be successful in this role if you have

Substantial senior leadership experience in a complex, people-intensive organisation.

A strong track record of improving culture, workforce stability or organisational people performance through change.

The ability to establish credibility quickly, create psychological safety and engage constructively with different perspectives.

Sound judgement in sensitive people matters and experience of working in partnership with People teams and staff representatives.

Strong programme leadership, with the ability to turn evidence and insight into practical, measurable action.

Clear, confident and sensitive communication skills, including experience of working with executive and senior leadership teams.

Resilience, adaptability and the ability to maintain pace and focus in an evolving environment.

Experience in a clinical, health, care or hospice setting would be advantageous, but it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate significant success in cultural change, organisational development and workforce transformation in another complex service environment.

Additional Information

Location: Edinburgh Hospice, with visibility across associated Lothian community services

Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £66,600£74,425 per annum

Benefits You will love

Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)

Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave

Continuous Professional development

Industry leading training programmes

Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work

Defined contribution schemes for Pension

Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme

Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems

Introduce a friend scheme

Help with eyecare cost

Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card

Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme

15% staff discount in all Marie Curie Shops

Life assurance for all employees

Application Process

Closing date for applications: 2nd November 2026

Interview Dates: Week Commencing 2nd November 2026

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact [email protected]

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.