Alzheimer’s Society
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Media Officer – Belfast – Job Description (PDF) clos 26 Nov, £16.9k
Public Affairs Officer – London – Job Description (PDF) clos 22 Nov, £32.9k
Senior Policy Officer – London – Job Description (PDF) clos 14 Nov, £48.7k
Media Officer
Reference number: VAC15750
Area role covers: Northern Ireland
Contract type: Fixed Term – 12 months (maternity cover)
Interview date: Tuesday 18th December
Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won’t win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer’s Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia – wherever they are, whatever they’re going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.
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. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.
About the role
This post is key to raising the profile of Alzheimer’s Society and increasing understanding of dementia in the Northern Ireland
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering and evaluating regional media relations activity that increases the profile of the charity and the issues associated with dementia
- Developing effective communication campaigns to increase understanding of dementia, working with important partners.
- Working alongside the NI management team to publicly communicate about the work of the organisation.
- Building relationships with people living with dementia and their carers to help inform our work.
- There is no staff line management required for this role; it will require some travel throughout NI and occasionally to the UK.
About you
We are looking for a tenacious, committed and ambitious media officer, hungry for a challenge.
You will work autonomously and as part of different project groups to increase awareness of dementia in Northern Ireland. You will have an eye for a good news story and be creative in your approach to securing media coverage.
This role will give you a chance to really make a difference to people in Northern Ireland living with dementia who need our support.
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.
To find out more about the role, download a job description (which also includes the person specification) from the link below. For further information about the role you can also contact di.keal@alzheimers.org.uk
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.
Information about the application process: Once you click apply you will be asked to complete the following steps.
- Pre-application: Input your details including name and email address to register your interest. Alzheimer’s Society will use this information to keep in contact with you about your application and to send you future job alerts if you opt to receive them. By submitting this information you are indicating that you agree to this.
- Download and complete an application form. An email with the application form will also be sent to you.
- Email your completed application form to di.keal@alzheimers.org.uk by noon on Monday 26th November
If you’re experiencing problems applying for this role please contact recruitment@alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
No CVs or agencies please.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note: Some of our roles may require a criminal records check. You can find our policy here.
Public Affairs Officer
Reference number: VAC15733
Office location: 43-44 Crutched Friars, London EC3N 2AE
Interview date: Monday 10th or Tuesday 11th December
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
About the role
The Public Affairs Officer will play a crucial part in raising the profile of dementia in the political arena, among civil servants and among opinion formers working in the health and social care and research fields.
Working as part of our new Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Directorate, you will provide specialist knowledge of Parliament and Whitehall to ensure the Alzheimer’s Society maximises its influencing opportunities and you will help us to deliver the Society’s parliamentary strategy.
You will use your expertise to build relationships with Parliamentarians, the Government and Opposition and external partners, and you will advise on tactics for engaging with them. You will work closely with colleagues from different teams across our organisation to ensure a high quality impact for our integrated local and national public affairs and campaigning activity.
About you
You will have excellent knowledge of the UK political system, parliamentary structures and the range of mechanisms for accessing MPs and Peers, and significant experience in a public affairs or parliamentary related role. We are looking for a proactive individual who is able to build excellent internal and external relationships and who is committed to ending the inequity facing people affected by dementia.
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.
To find out more about the role, download a job description (which also includes the person specification) from the link below. For further information about the role you can also contact ewan.russell@alzheimers.org.uk or telephone 020 7423 3573.
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.
Information about the application process: Once you click apply you will be asked to complete the following steps.
- Pre-application: Input your details including name and email address to register your interest. Alzheimer’s Society will use this information to keep in contact with you about your application and to send you future job alerts if you opt to receive them. By submitting this information you are indicating that you agree to this.
- Download and complete an application form. An email with the application form will also be sent to you.
- Email your completed application form to ewan.russell@alzheimers.org.uk by 5pm on Thursday 22nd November.
If you’re experiencing problems applying for this role please contact recruitment@alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
No CVs or agencies please
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note: Some of our roles may require a criminal records check. You can find our policy here.
Senior Policy Officer
Reference number: VAC15684
Office Location: 43-44 Crutched Friars, London, EC3N 2AE
Interview date: Week commencing 19th November
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
About the role
With dementia firmly on the public policy agenda we have an ambitious programme of work, including making society more inclusive of people with dementia and influencing the government and NHS structures. We are looking to recruit a senior policy officer to play a vital role in this work.
The role involves working independently and proactively, identifying and developing key areas of policy and building relationships with leading policy influencers and briefing colleagues. There will be an expectation to translate complex evidence and material into accessible and persuasive arguments. You will also have line management responsibilities within the policy team.
Each day is different and colleagues are encouraged to work directly with people affected by dementia to inform what they do. The role involves a range of different evidence gathering and analysis techniques as well as opportunities to write and publish reports, lead working groups and specialise in topic areas.
About you
The senior policy officer will report to the policy manager and will be a member of the Policy, Campaigns and Partnerships directorate. You will build relationships at all levels inside the organisation.
With responsibility for managing two policy officers and a wide range of key work areas, in particular across health, regulation and evidence, you will be a skilled policy expert. You will play an integral role in shaping Alzheimer’s Society’s future strategic direction and fuelling our efforts to deliver policy change and influence the external environment to effect lasting change for people affected by dementia. You will need to demonstrate an ability to deliver change and to convey messaging to a range of audiences, with some experience of working with the media preferable.
Significant experience working in a policy related role is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also vital and you will need to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Line management experience is required. Experience in planning and working strategically is also desirable as is an understanding of influencing channels in the health and care sectors.
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.
To find out more about the role, download a job description (which also includes the person specification) from the link below. For further information about the role you can also contact Dominic.carter@alzheimers.org.uk
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.
Information about the application process: Once you click apply you will be asked to complete the following steps.
- Pre-application: Input your details including name and email address to register your interest. Alzheimer’s Society will use this information to keep in contact with you about your application and to send you future job alerts if you opt to receive them. By submitting this information you are indicating that you agree to this.
- Download and complete an application form. An email with the application form will also be sent to you.
- Email your completed application form to Dominic.Carter@alzheimers.org.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 14th November.
If you’re experiencing problems applying for this role please contact recruitment@alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
No CVs or agencies please
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note: Some of our roles may require a criminal records check. You can find our policy here.
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