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What we do

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help, creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.
We're proud of the passionate and dedicated people that make up Alzheimer&rsquo;s Society. From our Singing for the Brain volunteers, to our Finance Business Partners, our organisation operates with the goal of creating a world without Dementia.
Our committed and diverse community come from a range of backgrounds, and by combining their vast array of skills and experience, we've been able to create tangible change for those living with Dementia.

What we stand for

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’ll be there for you again, and again, and again.   We're here to support you at the times you need us most, no matter what.

Who you'll work with

Our 10,000 volunteers and 1,700 employees are committed to creating a world without dementia.
We're proud of the passionate and dedicated people that make up Alzheimer&rsquo;s Society. From our Singing for the Brain volunteers, to our Finance Business Partners, our network operates with the goal of creating a world without Dementia.
Our committed and diverse community come from a range of backgrounds, and by combining their vast array of skills and experience, we've been able to create tangible change for those living with Dementia.

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About The Role Closing Date:&nbsp; 27th&nbsp;April Interviews:&nbsp; 5th&nbsp;May Contract : This is a fixed-term contract until May 2026. We are currently recruiting a passionate and hard-working individual to help make a positive difference and provide first-class support to our Alzheimer's Society staff. Our Employee Support Assistant is part of our People Operations team and the first point of contact for Alzheimer’s Society employees requiring support with systems and processes that are part of working for the society, from joining to leaving. We provide advice and guidance on policies and processes, making things easier and clearer for everyone as we deliver our work for people affected by dementia.&nbsp; This role ensures that we are safeguarding our employees, volunteers, those who engage with our services and the organisation through a strong emphasis on compliance.&nbsp; Duties and responsibilities: Process and monitor Criminal Record Checks for our employees and contractors.&nbsp; Process employee changes, following relevant procedures.&nbsp; Update and enter information on various systems, ensuring a high level of data quality is maintained. Monitor data reports and ensure compliance with key processes. Work collaboratively with our wider teams, including our Talent Acquisition, People Partnering, IT, and Payroll. Signposting employees and managers to relevant policies and information. Comply with data protection regulations. Undertake other duties or projects commensurate with the nature and grade of this post as required. About you: Be able to always deliver first-class customer service, understanding that Alzheimer’s Society employees are the customers of our team.&nbsp; Have a keen eye for detail with previous experience in an administration role. Be comfortable working in a collaborative team, looking to share ideas and ways to improve our processes. Be comfortable using Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel, as well as other bespoke IT packages. Understand the sensitive nature of data that we deal with and, as such, adhere to a strict level of confidentiality. Be organised and able to structure your workload according to deadline requirements. Be comfortable working within a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

Employee Support Assistant

About The Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our talented and passionate team of Dementia Advisers in Greater Manchester. Within this role you will be providing dementia knowledge and expertise across Stockport, working in close partnership with the memory clinic and other providers. The role will include offering support within a hospital setting, supporting people after a diagnosis of dementia and having a presence to offer information sessions and networking with hospital staff to increase awareness and encourage referral and engagement. The role will include facilitation of our popular Singing for the Brain group on a fortnightly basis. As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity of providing support, information and guidance to people with dementia, their carers and families, supporting them to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, putting them in more control of their lives. The Dementia Adviser service is unique to everyone, based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. You will offer support in a variety of ways to include in people’s homes or various locations within the community, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also support people to access other services, providing signposting and referrals. About you Passionate about supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being by enabling them to take more control of their lives. You have some knowledge or personal experience of dementia and the challenges people affected by dementia may face. 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. Experience of managing and supporting people within a group setting. Good IT skills, including experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom). Ability to organise your own work to ensure it is accurate, meets quality targets, deadlines and reporting requirements. The ability to travel across Greater Manchester independently as often as required What you’ll focus on: Providing a person-centred and outcomes focused information and advice service to people affected by dementia and their carers. Identifying people’s needs and the services they may wish to access, giving advice about how to live well with dementia and support the improvement of their sense of wellbeing. You will be community based which means working from home and spending time in the community completing home visits, attending networking meetings and promoting our service at events and occasionally giving dementia awareness talks to groups. You will aim to reach people affected by dementia from all communities and work hard to ensure your service is inclusive. Working with a variety of professionals from health, social care, voluntary and community sectors. You will build relationships to ensure referrals into our service, and you have knowledge of services and support available for people with dementia and carers living in Stockport. About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer’s Society. 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. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

Dementia Adviser

About The Role Closing Date: 22nd April Interviews: 5th May Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until March 2026 Location: This is a homebased role, covering the following regions: Gwent, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Cardiff and The Vale It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next five years. Success in your role will enable the Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure, and support people living with dementia today. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity. From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. The successful candidate will be able to deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximising retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income within South-West Wales (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery). Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you and being a team player is essential. Recruiting, managing, and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support. This is a homeworking role, and you will be required to regularly travel across South-West Wales to meet supporters and occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. About You Experience in relationship and community fundraising or ability to demonstrate transferrable skills. Good understanding of budgeting and financial management Experience in identifying and acquiring new business opportunities. Experience in delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care. Able to analyse data and information to make decisions. Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets. Ability to work remotely and independently and travel across an extensive patch. Person Specification: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant IT tools. Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise workloads effectively. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional organisational abilities with great attention to detail. A passionate advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, with a strong commitment to making a difference. A self-starter with a high level of motivation and resilience. 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.

Regional Fundraiser

About The Role It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement! We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today! We have fantastic and rewarding opportunity available for a Regional Charity Fundraiser to join our knowledgeable team, based in and around Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire . This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity. From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. The successful candidate will be able to deliver first class relationship and account management, maximizing retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income. Our team have a wealth of knowledge and skills to support you so being part of the team is important. You will be recruiting, managing and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers, inspiring and motivating them to develop lifelong support. You will be required to regularly travel across your area of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire so it is essential you are able to travel around the region and within suitable commuting distance to meet with our supporters. Application Process Please ensure you apply with a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position. About you Skilled in relationship, community, regional or corporate fundraising. Significant skills and knowledge of delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care. Evidence your experience of identifying and acquiring new business opportunities. Proven ability in achieving financial and non-financial targets. Able to demonstrate the skill to analyse data and information to make decisions. About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer’s Society. 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. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. Our hiring process During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform careers#alzheimers.org.uk for application support or any adjustments you might need. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice. We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice. We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level. Giving back to you Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.