Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. When it comes to dementia, the facts tell a powerful story. There will be 850,000 people with dementia in the UK by 2015 with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. But these facts get more complicated when you look at them from a local level. West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton & Hove have the largest over-80’s population in England and there are already around 27,451 people with dementia across this geographical area. So it will come as no surprise that we can offer you a stimulating and challenging career as part of our growing local team. To continue meeting the needs of people with or affected by dementia, we are continuously developing the range and quality of our services – and that calls for professionals, like you, who can lead our teams and help us achieve the very highest standards of efficiency, innovation and service. With offices in Horsham, Worthing, Brighton and Battle, our 250 staff and volunteers deliver 50 services to around 1,300 people a month. They are supported by an Operations Manager and five Services Managers. We are now looking for an exceptional individual to strengthen our services across the coastal area of West Sussex. Your role? Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing and supporting employees and volunteers within your service area. This will include promoting a culture of individual responsibility, effective teamwork, integrity and inclusion. The ability to manage budgets and control expenditure for all the services in your area is also important, making sure that contractual agreements are adhered to, and that every service complies with the required legislative, quality and financial standards. You are likely to have some experience of raising the public profile of an organisation or group of people. We will also rely on you to contribute to grant applications, tender submissions and the planning for new services. Add to that a good understanding of dementia and an appreciation of the value of volunteers, and you will be perfectly placed to make your mark as part of our forward-thinking team. This role has an ambassadorial dimension. You will help raise awareness of dementia and our work by participating in media and campaigning activities at local level – and build strong relationships with local commissioners and other relevant organisations. Along with relevant and demonstrable experience, you must have an QCF/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject, you will need experience of managing services in health or social care setting – and delivering them within a quality assurance framework. A strong track record of leading, motivating and developing a team is essential, and you will be comfortable working collaboratively across departments, with the ability and willingness to travel independently on behalf of the Society, including occasional overnight stays as required. Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

Opening Date: Thursday 15th January 2015 Location: Worthing Salary: 26,430 actual per annum Hours: 35 per week Contract type: Permanent Interview date: W/C 9th February 2015