Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity.  Marie Curie is here for anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from, and those close to them. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end. We bring over 75 years of experience and are continually pushing for a better end of life for all by campaigning and sharing research to influence systemic change.

Every three minutes, someone, somewhere in the UK dies without the care and support they need.  That‘s 150,000 people every year. In the UK, people are living longer with more health problems. In 25 years’ time, the number of people needing palliative and end of life care in the UK will rise by more than 147,000 to over 730,000.

Marie Curie are now seeking an exceptional leader to become their Managing Director, Northern Ireland – a strategic, visible, and mission driven role shaping and delivering the future of end-of-life care across Northern Ireland.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Managing Director, Northern Ireland is Marie Curie’s most senior leader in the country, responsible for:

Strategic leadership

• Translating the UK-wide strategy into a robust national plan developing and delivering caring services, policy and public affairs and fundraising and philanthropy.
• Expanding the reach of services and strengthening Marie Curie’s presence in Northern Ireland.

Operational and commercial delivery

• Full P&L accountability for an operating budget of c.£10m.
• Ensuring the highest standards of care, safety and quality across all services.
• Growing commissioned services and developing new commercial opportunities.

Partnerships and system influence

• Building relationships with and influencing commissioners, health partners, policymakers, and national stakeholders.
• Acting as senior spokesperson, representing Marie Curie in the media and public arena.

Organisational leadership

• Leading and developing a leadership team and wider team of around 140 colleagues.
• Instilling a culture of performance, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Working cross functionally with national fundraising, policy, marketing and communications teams.

About you

We are looking for a leader who brings:

• Extensive senior leadership experience and a proven record of strategic, commercial and operational success.
• Experience overseeing multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix structure and multi‑million‑pound budgets.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, regulation and partnership development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills and confidence in ambassadorial/media roles.

The successful candidate will possess a drive for delivering impactful outcomes, seeking to make real change. They will ignite and inspire their team to work in alignment towards achieving the organisation’s strategy locally, and work in a highly collaborative way with the broader organisation and local leaders. A leader who is passionate about impacting today and tomorrow, they will lead with compassionate accountability towards realising Marie Curie’s mission to close the gap in end-of-life care.

You can find out more about Marie Curie and the role in this candidate pack.

We are also hiring Managing Directors for Scotland and Wales.  If you are interested in finding more about these roles please reach out as below:

Managing Director, Scotland - visit roles.saxbam.com using reference XAJAED or email [email protected].

Managing Director, Wales - submit your CV and cover letter on the Goodson Thomas website via the ‘Apply now’ button.

Closing date for applications: 6 April 2026

Salary: OIRO £90,000 pa

Contract:  Permanent 

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays which can be used flexibly)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

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.

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.