Alzheimers Society Jobs

About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Omnichannel Team at Alzheimer’s Society. It’s an ideal time to join the team as we take our supporter communications to the next level, combining audience insight with real-time behavioural insights to deliver a personalised communications and journeys and an exceptional supporter experience.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in helping us achieve this, combining data sources, developing dashboards and delivering reports as required to give us real-time insight into our supporter experience. They will proactively dive into the data, identifying opportunities and working with colleagues in the omnichannel team and stakeholders across the business to deliver these improvements across post, phone, email and SMS communications. They will lead on our testing approach, ensuring identified testing priorities are delivered in a coordinated way across audiences, products and channels to result in actionable insights and recommendations to take forward.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a digital marketing expert to join the Digital Engagement Team at Alzheimer’s Society. Now is an exciting time to join the team as we look to use insight to drive and develop our communications with supporters and improve the supporter experience. The successful candidate will play an integral role in helping us achieve this alongside exploring new and improved ways of delivering our stewardship, email automations and SMS campaigns.
With your experience of email marketing and engagement, you will play a key role in the designing, building, testing and delivery of email and SMS campaigns to the teams within Income & Engagement, to help support their marketing campaigns and appeals to our warm supporters.
You will:
Establish the ideal process and tools to meet Income & Engagement’s warm marketing and communication reporting requirements. Develop and maintain insight packs, bringing together insight from our Audience & Supporter Insight teams with recent performance data, to support cross-channel & product audience journey planning

- Work closely with internal stakeholders to plan, build, quality assure and report on email campaigns and email automations
- Use your knowledge and expertise to deliver SMS campaigns through dotdigital and Cymba, our primary SMS messaging tool.
- Provide training for teams on our email service provider (dotdigital).
- Embed email marketing skills and best practice across the organisation.
- Actively use reporting, analysis and insight to help departments develop and optimise campaigns.
- Support colleagues to test hypotheses and continuously innovate.
- Be a trusted expert and a critical friend to our fundraising teams and other colleagues.
- Play a crucial role in deepening understanding of Alzheimer’s Society’s supporters.
- Drive loyalty and sustainable growth across Alzheimer’s Society’s audiences.

About you
Your passion for continuous learning and improvement will be infectious in fostering curiosity and experimentation among our amazing fundraisers, driven by wanting to provide an exceptional experience for Alzheimer’s Society supporters.

- Possess a broad mix of digital marketing knowledge and expertise.
- Feel at home using large data sets in an Email Service Provider tool (dotdigital experience is an advantage but training can be given).
- Be an exceptional communicator, caring passionately about sharing ideas and results in the most accessible way.
- Be positive and optimistic, even when under pressure.
- Be a real team player and someone who thrives on sharing your knowledge, ideas, and skills.
- Continually improve and look to develop standards and performance.
- Be a successful self-motivator.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role
At Alzheimer’s Society, data plays an important role in our mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Are you ready to turn raw data into insights that drive real change? Do you want to be part of a mission where your data skills directly contribute to improving lives?

We’re looking for a Reporting Analyst to play a central role in our Technology Directorate. You'll be helping teams across the society make evidence-based decisions that truly matter.

In this role, you’ll unlock the stories hidden within our data. From operational reports that keep the day-to-day running smoothly, to Commissioner reporting that shapes our future. Using tools like Power BI for data visualisation, SQL for data manipulation, and even advanced techniques with R and GIS. You’ll create clear, user-friendly reports that empower teams to make a difference.

Beyond building reports, you’ll be a trusted partner and problem-solver. You'll be gathering requirements, defining reporting standards, and providing support to help colleagues confidently use data to achieve their goals.

How you’ll make an impact

- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI, SQL, R, and GIS to provide actionable insights.
- Collaborate with teams to gather and prioritise reporting requirements, ensuring solutions meet organisational needs and support evidence-based decisions. 
- Define and enforce reporting standards and governance, maintaining consistency and accuracy across datasets.
- Use Agile practices to quickly prototype, refine, and deliver impactful reporting solutions. 
- Support data quality by developing integrity scripts and validating reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Deliver support and guidance to help colleagues confidently interpret and utilise reports in their work. 

You’ll work with the following stack

- Power BI for creating engaging, interactive dashboards. 
- SQL scripting for data analysis and transformation. 
- Advanced analytics tools, including R and GIS. 
- Agile methodologies for iterative development and collaboration. 
- CRS (case management), RADAR (incident management) systems, and other key datasets.

Why join us?

Your wellbeing and work-life balance are central to our success. Joining our team means making a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. 

We offer flexible working options, including homeworking and arrangements like 9-day fortnights, to help you balance your life and career. You'll also enjoy 27 days of annual leave (plus flexible bank holidays), dedicated wellbeing days, a cash health plan, access to a virtual GP, life assurance, enhanced parental leave, and many more benefits that prioritise you. 

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re committed to investing in our people. If your role would benefit from training or certifications, we’ll support your professional development to help you achieve your career goals. 

About you

Must-haves:

- Proven experience designing and delivering Business Intelligence and Management Information reports.
- Proficiency in Power BI, SQL scripting, and data manipulation.
- The ability to create dashboards and visual reports that are intuitive and actionable. 
- Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders to gather and interpret requirements. 
- A strong awareness of data governance and reporting standards. 
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to ensuring data accuracy. 
- Strong communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical audiences alike.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role

Location: Community based in Birmingham

Contract: ASAP until 30/11/2025

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career in supporting people affected by dementia?

Do you have the passion and drive to make a positive difference in people’s lives who are affected by dementia? Would you like to work within a supportive and compassionate team, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together? 

Would you thrive in a stimulating role where every day is different?

Do you feel you could you help people maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and enable them to take more control of their lives? 

If yes, we are offering a great opportunity to join our team providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers.

Please include a Personal Statement to tell us how you see your skills and life experience fitting with the requirements of the role.

Your role will include:

- Supporting people to access vital services
- Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives
- Assisting with the identification of needs and providing information and access to relevant services
- Promoting our amazing service and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals

Our Dementia Connect service provides an opportunity to reach more people affected by Dementia through Telephone, Face-to-Face and Online support.  The Birmingham team is made up of well-established, local experts in face-to-face Dementia Support with a range of experience and knowledge to tailor our community-based service to the diverse local population.
You will have:

- Be living in the Birmingham area and be able to travel throughout independently.
- A passion for supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives
- A solid and compassionate understanding of the needs of people affected by dementia
- The ability to work inclusively with people affected by dementia, along with an understanding of the need for client confidentially
- Great communication skills, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels
- Effective networking and influencing skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once and keep yourself motivated to perform under pressure

- Good IT skills and experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (e.g., MS Teams and Zoom)

About you

We are looking to welcome an approachable, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Community-based Dementia Adviser who will focus on supporting people affected by dementia across the Birmingham area.

Trusted Experts - you will be joining an experienced team of Dementia Advisers across the Birmingham area, using a person-centred approach to provide expert local guidance, information and advice to people living with Dementia and their family/carers.

Better Together - we pride ourselves on supporting a diverse local population across Birmingham, so an inclusive attitude and mindset is important to ensure we support everyone in the best way possible.

There is an emphasis on partnership working and networking with Health and Social Care professionals, including GPs, Social Prescribers, Memory Assessment Services and Social Services.  You will need experience in networking effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for service users.

Determined to Make a Difference – you will be passionate about ensuring that people with dementia and their family/carers are able to live well, enjoy life and have their voices heard.
Compassionate – you will have a caring and empathic approach to supporting and empowering people affected by Dementia.

Advert Closing date: 21st January 

Interview Date: 27th January

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role

We have a brilliant new opportunity for an experienced finance expert to join our Finance and Assurance team as our new Head of Transformation. Reporting to our Associate Director of Finance, you will be leading finance transformation and process improvement activities across the finance directorate. You’ll play a key role in driving forward continuous improvement and delivering those key improvements to maximize the benefit of our Finance team.

We have recently implemented a new finance system, Unit4 ERPx. This role will require you to lead and manage the post implementation phase of processes and ongoing transformation activity. Additionally, you will drive best practice financial management and process efficiency and consistency, ensuring that the Society maintains an effective financial control environment.

Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a great indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.

We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.

About you

• Experience of managing successful projects and working with operational teams.
• Experience of systems implementation and post implementation embedding new processes and transitioning through change to steady state.
• Hold relevant financial accounting professional qualification; ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACMA (or equivalent) with post qualification experience operating at a senior level.
• Experience driving continuous improvement of financial process and promoting a culture to support this in a large organisation
• Experience leading teams in operating effective financial control environments, adopting a mindset of continuous improvement to strengthen controls and operational effectiveness.
• Experience of Unit4 ERPx or other ERP Finance Systems – particularly post implementation.

Person Specification

• Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
• Be confident in communicating, influencing, negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
• Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.

About Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins.  We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We’re a national charity providing dementia support to a community that’s ethnically diverse, but we don’t reflect this in our senior leadership. This needs to change.

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role

Are you a skilled planner with a talent for managing busy schedules and arranging complex travel plans?

Do you enjoy solving logistical tasks, staying ahead of the curve, and contributing to meaningful work?

We’re looking for two Personal Assistants to provide vital assistance to our Associate Directors in the People and Technology Directorates. These roles are exciting, varied, and provide a chance to work with people across the entire society, helping to shape its impact and success.

As a Personal Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the Associate Directors’ schedules and priorities. From managing inboxes and diaries to organising travel and preparing for meetings, you’ll use your skills and proactive approach to make a real difference. Your attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs will help the Associate Directors focus their time more effectively.

What you’ll be doing in this role:

- Managing diaries, emails, and communication, ensuring effective prioritisation and scheduling.
- Overseeing all travel, accommodation and hospitality needs for your stakeholders.
- Ensuring the Associate Directors have the relevant reports, papers and data for their meetings and events.
- Assistant the Associate Directors with any administrative tasks, including taking minutes during meetings, preparing agendas, processing and administration of invoices.
- Supporting on events and key projects for the Associate Directors and their leadership teams.
- Overseeing recruitment logistics, working with the Talent Acquisition team to coordinate schedules and collate resources.

Why join us?
Your wellbeing and work-life balance are central to our success. Joining our team means making a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

We offer flexible working options, including homeworking and arrangements like 9-day fortnights, to help you balance your life and career. You'll also enjoy 27 days of annual leave (plus flexible bank holidays), dedicated wellbeing days, a cash health plan, access to a virtual GP, life assurance, enhanced parental leave, and many more benefits that prioritise you. 

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re committed to investing in our people. If your role would benefit from training or certifications, we’ll support your professional development to help you achieve your career goals.

About you

We’re looking for individuals who bring energy, organisational expertise, and a commitment to collaboration. To thrive in this role, you’ll have:

- Experience assisting senior leaders, such as Associate Directors, C-suite or similar roles.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Proven experience managing complex diaries and correspondence.
- Confidence in building relationships and working with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience taking minutes and creating action lists.
- The expertise to produce excellent speaker notes, presentations, and engaging event content.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office and other administrative tools.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role
We have a brilliant new opportunity for an experienced finance expert to join our Finance and Assurance team as our new Head of Transformation. Reporting to our Associate Director of Finance, you will be leading finance transformation and process improvement activities across the finance directorate. You’ll play a key role in driving forward continuous improvement and delivering those key improvements to maximize the benefit of our Finance team.
We have recently implemented a new finance system, Unit4 ERPx. This role will require you to lead and manage the post implementation phase of processes and ongoing transformation activity. Additionally, you will drive best practice financial management and process efficiency and consistency, ensuring that the Society maintains an effective financial control environment.

Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is a great indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
 
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
 
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
 
About you

- Experience of managing successful projects and working with operational teams.
- Experience of systems implementation and post implementation embedding new processes and transitioning through change to steady state.
- Hold relevant financial accounting professional qualification; ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, ACMA (or equivalent) with post qualification experience operating at a senior level.
- Experience driving continuous improvement of financial process and promoting a culture to support this in a large organisation
- Experience leading teams in operating effective financial control environments, adopting a mindset of continuous improvement to strengthen controls and operational effectiveness.
- Experience of Unit4 ERPx or other ERP Finance Systems – particularly post implementation.

Person Specification

- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- IT skills and extensive experience/knowledge on using Microsoft packages.
- Be confident in communicating, influencing, negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins.  We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We’re a national charity providing dementia support to a community that’s ethnically diverse, but we don’t reflect this in our senior leadership. This needs to change.
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnically diverse communities who are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector leadership roles.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role

We are offering a great opportunity to join our team as a Dementia Adviser, providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers!

Location: Community based in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire with some homeworking elements

Contract: 6 months Fixed Term Contract

As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.   

The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. You will offer support to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, or at other locations in the community, face to face, by phone, letter, or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals. 

Your role as a Dementia Adviser will include: 

- Supporting people affected by dementia, families and carers to access vital services. 
- Improving people’s sense of well-being, enabling them to have more control over their lives. 
- Assisting with the identification of needs, providing information and access to relevant services. 
- Promoting our amazing Dementia Advice service and building relationships with a range of health and social care professionals. 

About you 

- Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives. 
- Understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other diagnosis or support requirements this would be taken into consideration. 
- Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels. 
- Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people. 
- Good IT skills, experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom). 
- The ability to travel across local area independently when required.  

Advert Closing date:  20th January

Interview date:  29th January

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role
Alzheimer’s Society, the UKs leading dementia charity is looking for an IT Project Manager who will play an important role in shaping the Society’s technology future.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to join our IT team in one of the most dynamic and fast growing charities in the sector. This role is critical in delivering IT projects that will support the delivery of our IT Roadmap and our ambitious new strategy. Working autonomously, the IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the scheduling and delivery of technical IT tasks, projects and technical components of larger projects.
This is a technical role and the post holder will require technical skills and knowledge.
Projects will be managed in accordance with the Society’s project management methodology, based on Prince2. The Society is also starting to use elements of Agile methodology in their implementation and the methodology is being updated to reflect this.
About you

- Extensive experience of end-to-end Project Management within a technology environment.
- Robust knowledge of good design, development and testing to enable robust discussions with technology resources and suppliers on the project.
-  Experience of commercial negotiations with suppliers to input into contracts for project delivery.
- Demonstrable change management and leadership skills, and the ability to apply them to implement new systems and redesign work.
- Experience of business analysis, process mapping and re-engineering.
- Significant experience of delivering complex projects of technology change that have lasting and significant impact on an organisation

We’re looking for someone who will share the drive, ambition and passion of our IT Team to develop positive cross-functional relationships, and act as a trusted partner to support our Help and Hope strategy.
You will also have:

- Demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining key relationships across functions within an organisation;
-  Strong organisational and timekeeping skills, with demonstrable experience in prioritising request and managing expectations.
- Experience using Microsoft Suite of products and collaboration tools.
- Considerable experience of working collaboratively and being able to prioritise your workload effectively, whilst remaining solution focussed throughout your areas of work.
- Strong interpersonal and interpretation skills, allowing you to have open jargon-free conversations with the business.
- Attentive listening skills when gathering critical requirements or understanding the basis of user concerns that are being articulated.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience of working as part of a team, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and knowing when to ask for help.
- Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
- A ‘can-do’ attitude, be enthusiastic and passionate.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role

Location: Community based in the South Devon area with some home working elements
Contract: 21 hour part time role

It is an exciting time to join Alzheimer's Society and the Group Facilitator role will ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others in a similar situation, access the support they need whilst enjoying meaningful and often exciting activities.

Our groups in South Devon are an integral part of the community and to people living with Dementia, they have been a life line to many. The groups include 2 memory cafes that operate once a month and 2 Singing for The Brain groups, that operate twice a month. The facilitator will attend these groups and support the volunteers in activities, organising speakers and bringing the group together. The successful candidate will be managing a supportive and experienced team of dedicated volunteers.

You will:

- Setup, promote, establish, organise and facilitate or deliver group(s) and ensure that all attending are supported to fully engage in the session.
- Recruit and guide volunteers that the volunteers have clarity about their roles and undertake appropriate training.
- Take views and feedback of service users, taking into account the individual needs of members of the group.
- Assist the service users to feel welcome and to understand the aims and benefit of the group(s), and welcome all new attendees, providing information about the group.
- Proactively support an inclusive and welcoming working environment where all people we support feel able to be themselves.

About you
We are looking for a compassionate, supportive person with a good understanding of dementia and how it impacts both the person with the diagnosis and the carer. Our role requires excellent communication skills to engage people in group activities, ensuring the person with dementia can fully participate as well as the carer. The Alzheimer’s Society also offers a wide range of training and opportunities to enhance your knowledge base.
You will:

- To understand the importance of volunteers in group services and the ability to role manage volunteers to support them in their role.
- Good knowledge of dementia and an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers
- Experience of co-ordinating individuals/teams or volunteers.
- Good computer skills are required to facilitate virtual groups, and to complete accurate records on the computer system.
- The ability to travel independently to the locations the service covers.
- A drive to enhance on areas of knowledge that may be limited and build on your knowledge that is already there.
- A warm and welcoming nature and approach.

Closing date: 3rd February 
Interview date:12th February

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

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About The Role

Location: Home-based

Contract: Permanent

Alzheimer’s Society Local Services teams provide exceptional support, information, advice and guidance for people affected by dementia.  As a Regional Manager, you will be home based, leading and inspiring geographically dispersed teams across a large region, whilst working as part of a wider Services Management Team.  The areas you will be responsible for are Cheshire, Merseyside, Isle of Man, and Lancashire and South Cumbria. There are several contracts and funded services within the region, delivered by a large team.
Your role will be to provide strong leadership and management of our dementia support services.  You will be accountable for the delivery of services that meet internal and external quality requirements. You will work collaboratively to build relationships and engage external stakeholders, including Local Authorities and Health colleagues and Commissioners within an Integrated Care System setting. Influencing for system level changes whilst ensuring strong contract management is a critical part of the role.

About you

As an inclusive employer, and one that serves people with dementia across our whole community, we actively welcome applications from people with different backgrounds.  

- You will need to have experience of leading and managing teams in a health and social care environment. Experience of working in a dementia related role is not essential, but an understanding of person centred care and support is important.
- You will understand the need to build high performing teams, with great team spirit and a collaborative approach. 
- You will have experience of working from home or in the community, and you will be confident in building relationships and team engagement through a mix of virtual solutions and face to face team activity.  
- Ideally you will live within the North West of England regional boundary (areas listed above) and be passionate about making a difference for people affected by dementia. 
- You will have great interpersonal skills and as a strategic leader, you will understand the opportunities and challenges of leading service delivery across a dispersed geographical area.
- You will be comfortable with monitoring and analysing data and trends, making evidence informed decisions and ensuring quality standards are realised.   
- The right experience of delivering services, coaching and developing others, and a solution focussed approach are key.  
- You will have a commitment to building inclusive services, ensuring equity and valuing diversity.

You have a fabulous team of dementia experts, your role is to lead and inspire them to deliver to their best and thrive as a team, representing Alzheimer’s Society to a range of external stakeholders.

Advert Closing date: 22nd January

Interview Date: W/C 3rd February

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Do you enjoy working with people and learning more about them?
 
Are you passionate about local communities becoming more Dementia inclusive?
 
Do you enjoy organising events?
Yes? Well, we have an exciting new opportunity for you!
 
About the role
 
Location: Community based in Fenland, Ramsey area and the A1 Corridor in Huntingdonshire 

Contract: Fixed term contract for 1 year

As a Community Engagement Officer you will be responsible for raising awareness within the community of Fenland and parts of Huntingdonshire. Our main focus is to support people living with Dementia to know how to access help and support they need to live as independently as they are able. You will be working closely within the community, alongside local and national organisations, helping them to develop and establish support networks and to become more Dementia Inclusive.

You will:

- Travelling extensively throughout Fenland, Ramsey area and A1 Corridor in Huntingdonshire, organising and promoting local awareness raising events within communities.
- Networking within communities identifying services, providing information and speaking to group members and identify how to become more Dementia Inclusive.
- Producing items for village newsletter, producing posters and flyers to promote your events.
- Deliver and facilitate Dementia Friends sessions out in the community.
- Working and attending meetings with a wide range of organisations including health, social care, local Government, and voluntary sector.

About you

You are:

- Able to travel independently throughout Fenland and Huntingdonshire with access to own vehicle.
- Confident to speak to groups of people at events.
- Able to organise and promote events. 
- Passionate about making a difference to those affected by dementia.
- Possess the skills to establish local contacts and networking.
- Understand working with people from seldom heard from groups.
- Understand community development work.
- Confident using MS packages and patient databases/customer records systems.

Closing date: 28th January 2025
Interview date: 11th January 2025

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role

Location: Community based in Essex

Contract: Permanent

Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different?

Do you have the passion and drive to make a positive difference in people’s lives who are affected by dementia?

Would you like to work within a supportive and compassionate team where we work openly, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together?

Our memory clinic dementia support team in Mid Essex are there to provide support to people with a new diagnosis to ensure that they have the right support to live with their diagnosis with confidence and support them and their families to navigate local services. This role will support people and help provide the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future. This particular role will be based in the community in Mid Essex.  

There is no direct care element to the Dementia Adviser role, however we work passionately to provide advice, support and guidance to people affected by dementia by working collaboratively with clinical teams.

About you

- Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives. 

- Understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other diagnosis or support requirements this would be taken into consideration. 

- Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels. 

- Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people. 

- Good IT skills, experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom). 

- The ability to travel across the county of Essex independently. 

Advert Closing date: 19th January 2025
Interview Date: W/C 27th January 2025

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will support the development and delivery of the corporate safeguarding function across the Society, ensuring that people at risk are supported to remain safe and have timely access to appropriate support and intervention, in line with legislative requirements and good safeguarding practice. The corporate safeguarding function is a strategic function that encompasses all areas of safeguarding advice and assurance required for the safe delivery of projects, partnerships and events.
You will have substantial experience in project management and the ability to problem solve creatively, alongside experience of creating rapport and influencing management both within and outside your organisation. You will be able to confidently apply your knowledge, skills and experience to the work of a large organisation committed to supporting people with dementia and their families.

The role reports into a Corporate Safeguarding Manager.

You will:

- Support the research on safeguarding adults at risk and contribute to subsequent analysis, reporting and policy / procedures development. Report writing is an essential skill required.
- Support the research and identification of safeguarding gaps and risks at a corporate level.
- Lead and/or support projects initiated by or related to aspects of Corporate Safeguarding.
- Support the development and implementation of the organisation’s safeguarding strategy and policies.

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.