About The Role Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background. You'll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available click apply for full job details
Sep 20, 2026
Full time
About The Role Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background. You'll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available click apply for full job details
About The Role If you're confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we'd love to hear from you! We are looking for volunteers to help us with the facilitation of our carers support groups that run in Douglas, Ramsey and Port St Mary every week on either a Monday 2pm -3 click apply for full job details
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
About The Role If you're confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we'd love to hear from you! We are looking for volunteers to help us with the facilitation of our carers support groups that run in Douglas, Ramsey and Port St Mary every week on either a Monday 2pm -3 click apply for full job details
About The Role We are passionate about promoting social inclusion for people living with dementia. We are looking for volunteers that will support people living with dementia to attend and participate in local pre-arranged social activities/groups. This role will be crucial in helping people to stay connected and engaged with their communities and reduce social isolation click apply for full job details
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
About The Role We are passionate about promoting social inclusion for people living with dementia. We are looking for volunteers that will support people living with dementia to attend and participate in local pre-arranged social activities/groups. This role will be crucial in helping people to stay connected and engaged with their communities and reduce social isolation click apply for full job details
About The Role If you are looking for a proactive and flexible way of supporting the work of Alzheimer's Society, then we'd love to hear from you! Throughout the year we hold many exciting community events which help us to continue our work supporting everyone affected by dementia. By volunteering at these events you will be helping us to ensure that everyone who attends has a great experience and click apply for full job details
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
About The Role If you are looking for a proactive and flexible way of supporting the work of Alzheimer's Society, then we'd love to hear from you! Throughout the year we hold many exciting community events which help us to continue our work supporting everyone affected by dementia. By volunteering at these events you will be helping us to ensure that everyone who attends has a great experience and click apply for full job details
About The Role Every other Thursday 10-12 at Burnholme Social Club, 12 Burnholme Avenue, York, YO31 0LL Every week Monday morning 10-12 at St James the Deacon, 2 Sherringham Drive, York, YO24 2SE If you are a confident singer and would like to use this skill to make a difference to people living with dementia, then we'd love to hear from you Singing for the Brain is a structured group session, des click apply for full job details
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
About The Role Every other Thursday 10-12 at Burnholme Social Club, 12 Burnholme Avenue, York, YO31 0LL Every week Monday morning 10-12 at St James the Deacon, 2 Sherringham Drive, York, YO24 2SE If you are a confident singer and would like to use this skill to make a difference to people living with dementia, then we'd love to hear from you Singing for the Brain is a structured group session, des click apply for full job details
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Rare Dementia Adviser to join our partnership service with Rare Dementia Support (RDS), based at the Hilary and Galen Weston Rare Dementia Support Centre, working 35 hours per week on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid role involving regular travel across the Bloomsbury, London area. You will work closely with people living with rare dementia and those who care about them, providing personalised support throughout their journey. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each individual and provide information, guidance and reassurance that helps people feel informed, supported and more confident in managing the challenges they face. Your days will be varied and meaningful. You will spend time at the Rare Dementia Support Centre supporting members in person and online, facilitating peer support groups, undertaking assessments and working collaboratively with professionals to ensure people receive the right support at the right time. You will participate in a triage system for new referrals, helping to ensure enquiries are responded to promptly, sensitively and effectively. You will also manage your own caseload, maintain accurate records and contribute to the ongoing development of this exciting partnership between Alzheimer's Society and Rare Dementia Support. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, with opportunities to develop your knowledge of dementia, strengthen your skills and contribute to innovative ways of supporting people affected by rare dementias. You do not need direct experience of supporting people affected by rare dementia to apply. However, an understanding of dementia, experience supporting people with complex needs, or a willingness to develop specialist knowledge of rare dementias will be important. Please don't be put off from applying if you don't meet every requirement listed below. We recognise the value of transferable skills, lived experience and potential. Whether your experience comes from work, volunteering, supporting someone affected by dementia, or another people-focused role, we would love to hear from you. About you You will have: - An understanding of rare dementia, personal experience of supporting someone affected by rare dementia, or a willingness to learn about the experiences of people living with rare dementia and those who care for them. - Experience providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support. This may have been gained through health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service, education, housing, retail, hospitality or other people-focused roles. - Excellent listening and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds and adapt your approach to meet individual needs. - Experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals, organisations or services to achieve positive outcomes for people affected by dementia. - An understanding of the value of partnership working and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders. - The ability to manage your workload effectively, balance competing priorities and work independently with appropriate support. - Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records. - A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity, inclusion and individual lived experiences. - The ability to travel independently across the service area. - Confidence representing Alzheimer's Society and Rare Dementia Support at local events, providing information and signposting people to relevant support and resources. Key responsibilities - Build supportive and trusting relationships with people living with rare dementia and those who care for them, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances. - Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's circumstances, preferences, culture and values. - Deliver support through in person settings, telephone contact, virtual appointments and partnership working with other professionals. - Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are responded to promptly, sensitively and appropriately. - Manage a defined caseload, maintaining accurate, respectful and confidential records. - Signpost and connect people to relevant services, community resources and support networks, helping to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing. - Work collaboratively as part of the Alzheimer's Society and Rare Dementia Support partnership, building positive relationships and contributing to effective joint working. - Contribute to reflective practice, service development and continuous improvement within the team. - Facilitate and deliver peer support groups, creating safe and inclusive spaces where people affected by rare dementia can share experiences, build connections and access tailored support. - Act as an ambassador for Alzheimer's Society and Rare Dementia Support, helping to raise awareness and understanding of rare dementia amongst professionals, communities and partner organisations. 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 groundbreaking 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 & 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 us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. 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 Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website. 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. INDAZ
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Rare Dementia Adviser to join our partnership service with Rare Dementia Support (RDS), based at the Hilary and Galen Weston Rare Dementia Support Centre, working 35 hours per week on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid role involving regular travel across the Bloomsbury, London area. You will work closely with people living with rare dementia and those who care about them, providing personalised support throughout their journey. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each individual and provide information, guidance and reassurance that helps people feel informed, supported and more confident in managing the challenges they face. Your days will be varied and meaningful. You will spend time at the Rare Dementia Support Centre supporting members in person and online, facilitating peer support groups, undertaking assessments and working collaboratively with professionals to ensure people receive the right support at the right time. You will participate in a triage system for new referrals, helping to ensure enquiries are responded to promptly, sensitively and effectively. You will also manage your own caseload, maintain accurate records and contribute to the ongoing development of this exciting partnership between Alzheimer's Society and Rare Dementia Support. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, with opportunities to develop your knowledge of dementia, strengthen your skills and contribute to innovative ways of supporting people affected by rare dementias. You do not need direct experience of supporting people affected by rare dementia to apply. However, an understanding of dementia, experience supporting people with complex needs, or a willingness to develop specialist knowledge of rare dementias will be important. Please don't be put off from applying if you don't meet every requirement listed below. We recognise the value of transferable skills, lived experience and potential. Whether your experience comes from work, volunteering, supporting someone affected by dementia, or another people-focused role, we would love to hear from you. About you You will have: - An understanding of rare dementia, personal experience of supporting someone affected by rare dementia, or a willingness to learn about the experiences of people living with rare dementia and those who care for them. - Experience providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support. This may have been gained through health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service, education, housing, retail, hospitality or other people-focused roles. - Excellent listening and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds and adapt your approach to meet individual needs. - Experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals, organisations or services to achieve positive outcomes for people affected by dementia. - An understanding of the value of partnership working and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, healthcare professionals and external stakeholders. - The ability to manage your workload effectively, balance competing priorities and work independently with appropriate support. - Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records. - A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity, inclusion and individual lived experiences. - The ability to travel independently across the service area. - Confidence representing Alzheimer's Society and Rare Dementia Support at local events, providing information and signposting people to relevant support and resources. Key responsibilities - Build supportive and trusting relationships with people living with rare dementia and those who care for them, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances. - Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person's circumstances, preferences, culture and values. - Deliver support through in person settings, telephone contact, virtual appointments and partnership working with other professionals. - Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are responded to promptly, sensitively and appropriately. - Manage a defined caseload, maintaining accurate, respectful and confidential records. - Signpost and connect people to relevant services, community resources and support networks, helping to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing. - Work collaboratively as part of the Alzheimer's Society and Rare Dementia Support partnership, building positive relationships and contributing to effective joint working. - Contribute to reflective practice, service development and continuous improvement within the team. - Facilitate and deliver peer support groups, creating safe and inclusive spaces where people affected by rare dementia can share experiences, build connections and access tailored support. - Act as an ambassador for Alzheimer's Society and Rare Dementia Support, helping to raise awareness and understanding of rare dementia amongst professionals, communities and partner organisations. 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 groundbreaking 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 & 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 us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. 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 Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website. 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. INDAZ
About The Role If you are a confident singer and would like to use this skill to make a difference to people living with dementia, then we'd love to hear from you. Our singing for the brain group which is held fortnightly on a Monday between 11am -12.30pm at The Roundhouse, Braddan, IM4 4RE. Singing for the Brain is a structured group session, designed around the principles of music therapy and s click apply for full job details
Sep 19, 2026
Full time
About The Role If you are a confident singer and would like to use this skill to make a difference to people living with dementia, then we'd love to hear from you. Our singing for the brain group which is held fortnightly on a Monday between 11am -12.30pm at The Roundhouse, Braddan, IM4 4RE. Singing for the Brain is a structured group session, designed around the principles of music therapy and s click apply for full job details
What if your ability to transform tax processes could unlock thousands of pounds in savings while building best-in-class compliance systems for one of the UK's biggest charities? About the role: As a Senior Tax Accountant within our Finance & Assurance directorate, you'll be part of a team that's transforming how we deliver financial partnership across the organisation click apply for full job details
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
What if your ability to transform tax processes could unlock thousands of pounds in savings while building best-in-class compliance systems for one of the UK's biggest charities? About the role: As a Senior Tax Accountant within our Finance & Assurance directorate, you'll be part of a team that's transforming how we deliver financial partnership across the organisation click apply for full job details
About The Role Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background. You'll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available click apply for full job details
Sep 18, 2026
Full time
About The Role Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background. You'll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available click apply for full job details
About The Role If you're confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we'd love to hear from you! We meet on Tuesdays, Every Two Weeks from 10am - 12pm At Back To Ours Chat Room, Northpoint Shopping Centre, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4EE Our groups provide a welcoming and supportive space for people affected by dementia click apply for full job details
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
About The Role If you're confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we'd love to hear from you! We meet on Tuesdays, Every Two Weeks from 10am - 12pm At Back To Ours Chat Room, Northpoint Shopping Centre, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4EE Our groups provide a welcoming and supportive space for people affected by dementia click apply for full job details
About The Role If you're confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we'd love to hear from you! Our groups provide a welcoming and supportive space for people affected by dementia to engage in activities, socialise with others and get support and information click apply for full job details
Sep 12, 2026
Full time
About The Role If you're confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we'd love to hear from you! Our groups provide a welcoming and supportive space for people affected by dementia to engage in activities, socialise with others and get support and information click apply for full job details
About The Role Someone opens an email at a moment theyre struggling. It helps them understand whats happening. It reassures them theyre not alone. It offers a next step when everything feels uncertain. Thats the kind of difference thoughtful communication can make. Were here for everyone affected by dementia. Whether someone is living with the condition, caring for a loved one, or trying to make sense click apply for full job details
Jun 02, 2026
Full time
About The Role Someone opens an email at a moment theyre struggling. It helps them understand whats happening. It reassures them theyre not alone. It offers a next step when everything feels uncertain. Thats the kind of difference thoughtful communication can make. Were here for everyone affected by dementia. Whether someone is living with the condition, caring for a loved one, or trying to make sense click apply for full job details
About The Role Every day at Alzheimers Society, people affected by dementia come to us for support, information and hope. A carer looking for advice late at night. A family trying to understand a diagnosis. A supporter wanting to fund change. Digital plays a huge part in helping people find what they need, when they need it most click apply for full job details
May 30, 2026
Full time
About The Role Every day at Alzheimers Society, people affected by dementia come to us for support, information and hope. A carer looking for advice late at night. A family trying to understand a diagnosis. A supporter wanting to fund change. Digital plays a huge part in helping people find what they need, when they need it most click apply for full job details
AtAlzheimers Society, every action we take is about making life better for people living with dementia and their carers. We are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, communicators, and so much more. Some of us are volunteers, some are employees, but together we are a community united by a shared purpose: to make a real difference when it matters most click apply for full job details
May 30, 2026
Full time
AtAlzheimers Society, every action we take is about making life better for people living with dementia and their carers. We are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, communicators, and so much more. Some of us are volunteers, some are employees, but together we are a community united by a shared purpose: to make a real difference when it matters most click apply for full job details
Behind every moment of support we give someone living with dementia, there's infrastructure that has to work. What does it take to keep a charity like ours running? What sits behind every support call answered, every research database accessed, every fundraising campaign delivered? Infrastructure. And the people who build, protect and evolve it click apply for full job details
May 29, 2026
Contractor
Behind every moment of support we give someone living with dementia, there's infrastructure that has to work. What does it take to keep a charity like ours running? What sits behind every support call answered, every research database accessed, every fundraising campaign delivered? Infrastructure. And the people who build, protect and evolve it click apply for full job details
This is an exciting senior leadership role where youll shape how Alzheimers Society grows its impact, influence and income through partnerships and innovation. As Associate Director of Commercial and Partnerships, youll sit on our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in turning strategy into action. Your focus will be on growing and diversifying service income, developing powerful partner click apply for full job details
May 29, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting senior leadership role where youll shape how Alzheimers Society grows its impact, influence and income through partnerships and innovation. As Associate Director of Commercial and Partnerships, youll sit on our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in turning strategy into action. Your focus will be on growing and diversifying service income, developing powerful partner click apply for full job details
AtAlzheimers Society, every action we take is about making life better for people living with dementia and their carers. We are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, communicators, and so much more. Some of us are volunteers, some are employees, but together we are a community united by a shared purpose: to make a real difference when it matters most click apply for full job details
May 29, 2026
Full time
AtAlzheimers Society, every action we take is about making life better for people living with dementia and their carers. We are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, communicators, and so much more. Some of us are volunteers, some are employees, but together we are a community united by a shared purpose: to make a real difference when it matters most click apply for full job details
Would you like to help us achieve meaningful outcomes for those affected by dementia? Do you want to use your experience in grants management to ensure our research funding programme supports the highest quality dementia research? About the role We are recruiting for a Senior Research Manager to join on a full-time, permanent contract working 35 hours per week click apply for full job details
May 28, 2026
Full time
Would you like to help us achieve meaningful outcomes for those affected by dementia? Do you want to use your experience in grants management to ensure our research funding programme supports the highest quality dementia research? About the role We are recruiting for a Senior Research Manager to join on a full-time, permanent contract working 35 hours per week click apply for full job details
Would you like to help us achieve meaningful outcomes for those affected by dementia? Do you want to use your experience in grants management to ensure our research funding programme supports the highest quality dementia research? About the role We are recruiting for a Senior Research Manager to join on a full-time, permanent contract working 35 hours per week. This is a home-based role, with occasional travel required for conferences, events and in-person stakeholder or team meetings. As Senior Research Manager, you will lead our Research Grants & Involvement team, creating an environment where people feel supported, empowered and able to contribute their best work. In doing so, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our ambitious research strategy, ensuring that our research funding programme supports the highest quality dementia research, informed at every stage by those with lived experience. You will lead a collaborative and purpose-driven team, working at the forefront of research that has the potential to transform lives. This is a highly visible and strategic role providing expert input across all aspects of dementia research, including our own funding portfolio, to contribute towards our organisational priorities. You will use your knowledge of the dementia research landscape to identify emerging trends and opportunities and shape our research funding programme. Using your extensive experience in grants management, you will ensure that our funding schemes meet the needs of the dementia research community, that our processes align with best practice and ultimately, that the research we support achieves meaningful outcomes for those affected by dementia. Interviews have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June. About you Joining us, you'll possess relevant experience or education qualification in a relevant biomedical or health discipline, with extensive experience in research grants management, ideally in a medical research charity or similar funding organisation. To be successful in this role, you'll need to have good knowledge of the UK research funding landscape and research ecosystem, ideally in dementia. You'll also have experience of embedding or supporting public involvement in research, or working in a co-production environment. Crucially, you'll have experience leading, managing and developing high-performing teams. You'll also be a good communicator, able to work strategically with senior stakeholders, build relationships, influence and negotiate with them. What you'll focus on: - Contributing to shaping Alzheimer's Society's research strategy, defining priority research themes aligned with our overarching organisational strategy. - Acting as a trusted senior expert on dementia research internally, using horizon scanning and in-depth knowledge of Alzheimer's Society's funding portfolio. - Working collaboratively to support the identification of funding gaps and new opportunities and partnerships, leading the development of future funding initiatives aligned with Alzheimer's Society's research strategy. - Overseeing the delivery and continuous improvement of research grant operations, ensuring that processes maintain the highest standards and reflect sector best practice, working closely with the Research Grants Manager. - Developing and maintaining trusted senior level external relationships with leading dementia researchers, funders and partners, strengthening Alzheimer's Society's credibility as a leading research funder, and ensuring we are abreast of emerging trends and developments. - Overseeing the development and delivery of Alzheimer's Society's vision for meaningful and impactful involvement of people with lived experience of dementia across its research programmes, working closely with the Research Involvement Manager. - Leading, inspiring and developing a high performing team, building depth of expertise and strategic confidence and embedding a culture of test, learn and continuous improvement. About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what's our mission? 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 & 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 part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. Our hiring process We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we're happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours' notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? We know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. Giving back to you At Alzheimer's Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You'll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Would you like to help us achieve meaningful outcomes for those affected by dementia? Do you want to use your experience in grants management to ensure our research funding programme supports the highest quality dementia research? About the role We are recruiting for a Senior Research Manager to join on a full-time, permanent contract working 35 hours per week. This is a home-based role, with occasional travel required for conferences, events and in-person stakeholder or team meetings. As Senior Research Manager, you will lead our Research Grants & Involvement team, creating an environment where people feel supported, empowered and able to contribute their best work. In doing so, you will contribute to the development and delivery of our ambitious research strategy, ensuring that our research funding programme supports the highest quality dementia research, informed at every stage by those with lived experience. You will lead a collaborative and purpose-driven team, working at the forefront of research that has the potential to transform lives. This is a highly visible and strategic role providing expert input across all aspects of dementia research, including our own funding portfolio, to contribute towards our organisational priorities. You will use your knowledge of the dementia research landscape to identify emerging trends and opportunities and shape our research funding programme. Using your extensive experience in grants management, you will ensure that our funding schemes meet the needs of the dementia research community, that our processes align with best practice and ultimately, that the research we support achieves meaningful outcomes for those affected by dementia. Interviews have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June. About you Joining us, you'll possess relevant experience or education qualification in a relevant biomedical or health discipline, with extensive experience in research grants management, ideally in a medical research charity or similar funding organisation. To be successful in this role, you'll need to have good knowledge of the UK research funding landscape and research ecosystem, ideally in dementia. You'll also have experience of embedding or supporting public involvement in research, or working in a co-production environment. Crucially, you'll have experience leading, managing and developing high-performing teams. You'll also be a good communicator, able to work strategically with senior stakeholders, build relationships, influence and negotiate with them. What you'll focus on: - Contributing to shaping Alzheimer's Society's research strategy, defining priority research themes aligned with our overarching organisational strategy. - Acting as a trusted senior expert on dementia research internally, using horizon scanning and in-depth knowledge of Alzheimer's Society's funding portfolio. - Working collaboratively to support the identification of funding gaps and new opportunities and partnerships, leading the development of future funding initiatives aligned with Alzheimer's Society's research strategy. - Overseeing the delivery and continuous improvement of research grant operations, ensuring that processes maintain the highest standards and reflect sector best practice, working closely with the Research Grants Manager. - Developing and maintaining trusted senior level external relationships with leading dementia researchers, funders and partners, strengthening Alzheimer's Society's credibility as a leading research funder, and ensuring we are abreast of emerging trends and developments. - Overseeing the development and delivery of Alzheimer's Society's vision for meaningful and impactful involvement of people with lived experience of dementia across its research programmes, working closely with the Research Involvement Manager. - Leading, inspiring and developing a high performing team, building depth of expertise and strategic confidence and embedding a culture of test, learn and continuous improvement. About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what's our mission? 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 & 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 part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. Our hiring process We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we're happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours' notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? We know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. Giving back to you At Alzheimer's Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You'll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
About the opportunity At Alzheimers Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Dementia Adviser to join our supportive team in London Borough of Havering working 21 hours per week click apply for full job details
May 27, 2026
Full time
About the opportunity At Alzheimers Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every conversation, every visit and every small moment of reassurance can make a real difference. We are looking for a warm, thoughtful and organised Dementia Adviser to join our supportive team in London Borough of Havering working 21 hours per week click apply for full job details
