Use your skills to help support hospice care in Stafford and the surrounding areas.

We’re looking for volunteers to join us as independent Retail Board NEDs (non-executive directors). If you care about hospice support and want to help shape how our charity shops run, this could be a great opportunity for you.

People outside the shop front. Five are in nurses uniform and Charles Hanson is in the middle. They are laughing and kicking their legs out.

About us

We provide free care and support to people with incurable illnesses in Stafford and the surrounding areas. Last year, we supported almost 2,000 patients and their families.

Each year, our shops and online store raise over £1 million to help fund the free, specialist care we provide. We couldn’t do it without our brilliant team of staff and volunteers who make it all happen across 14 shops and our eBay store.

A hospice at home nurse in our charity shop, smiling to camera.

What the role involves

As a Retail Board NED, you’ll help guide how our shops are run – making sure they’re successful, well-managed, and continue to support our work.

You’ll:

  • Attend monthly meetings (online or in person)
  • Share your ideas and experience
  • Help us plan for the future

We estimate the time commitment is around 4-5 hours a month.

A woman buying items in our charity shop.

Who we’re looking for

You don’t need to have been on a board before. We’re looking for people who:

  • Have experience in retail, business, property, or online selling
  • Are good at understanding numbers and performance
  • Care about hospice support and want to make a difference

We welcome people from all backgrounds and communities, especially those who’ve had personal experience of hospice care.

Location

You don’t need to live in Stafford, but being nearby can help you get more involved with our shops and teams.

Apply

Find out more and apply on Indeed

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so please apply soon.

Contact us

If you are interested, have any questions, or would like an informal chat, please get in touch with Simon Dodd (Retail General Manager) or Richard Soulsby (Chief Executive Officer).