Email Marketing Coordinator These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and professional team player with outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills and a strong customer service ethic, to join the busy Digital Team, as an Email Marketing Coordinator. Position: Email Marketing Coordinator Location: Devon/Hybrid (onsite attendance currently anticipated to be 1 day per month) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £31,177 annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd July. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Email Marketing Coordinator, you will spearhead the creation and implementation of innovative email marketing campaigns that boost engagement and drive conversions. In this vital and rewarding role you will be responsible for the end-to-end email marketing process from campaign planning, content development, A/B testing, list management, automation, personalisation, performance tracking and reporting. Your principal duties and responsibilities will include: Leading the enhancement and optimisation of our email strategy to boost engagement, increase brand awareness, and drive revenue. Simplifying and improving email production processes to boost efficiency across key teams, especially in fundraising and commercial. Collaborating with colleagues to create personalised campaign journeys that enhance supporter engagement and lifetime value and to ensure the proper and accurate segmentation of supporter data for all campaigns. Collaborating with the Digital Development Manager to design, implement, and analyse campaigns, using a test-and-learn approach to continuously optimise performance and enhance engagement. Managing our email welcome journey for e-news sign-ups, and supporting the development of other supporter journeys for a range of audiences across the team. Day-to-day management of the email marketing programme, including drafting, building and managing campaigns and automations, and managing audiences. Working with colleagues and drawing on existing data to develop insights and understanding about our supporters, and using this information to develop content which is engaging, informative, and which meets supporters needs. About You We are looking for someone with: Degree level education or equivalent in experience. Experience of managing email send platforms, including building customer journeys and reporting email success metrics, and strong understanding of email marketing platforms and automation tools. Expertise in email marketing best practices, including segmentation, deliverability, and optimisation strategies. Experience in supporter stewardship communications and journey planning to enhance engagement and maximise lifetime value. Excellent written English with experience of writing for the web, along with good copywriting skills and editorial capability, able to manage the content lifecycle, with a keen sense of brand awareness. Excellent consultancy skills, able to translate digital terminology and processes into clear and concise language for a variety of stakeholders. Solid project management skills. Benefits include: Competitive pension. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Digital Communications, Email Marketing Coordinator, Direct Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Digital Communications Coordinator. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Email Marketing Coordinator These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and professional team player with outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills and a strong customer service ethic, to join the busy Digital Team, as an Email Marketing Coordinator. Position: Email Marketing Coordinator Location: Devon/Hybrid (onsite attendance currently anticipated to be 1 day per month) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £31,177 annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd July. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Email Marketing Coordinator, you will spearhead the creation and implementation of innovative email marketing campaigns that boost engagement and drive conversions. In this vital and rewarding role you will be responsible for the end-to-end email marketing process from campaign planning, content development, A/B testing, list management, automation, personalisation, performance tracking and reporting. Your principal duties and responsibilities will include: Leading the enhancement and optimisation of our email strategy to boost engagement, increase brand awareness, and drive revenue. Simplifying and improving email production processes to boost efficiency across key teams, especially in fundraising and commercial. Collaborating with colleagues to create personalised campaign journeys that enhance supporter engagement and lifetime value and to ensure the proper and accurate segmentation of supporter data for all campaigns. Collaborating with the Digital Development Manager to design, implement, and analyse campaigns, using a test-and-learn approach to continuously optimise performance and enhance engagement. Managing our email welcome journey for e-news sign-ups, and supporting the development of other supporter journeys for a range of audiences across the team. Day-to-day management of the email marketing programme, including drafting, building and managing campaigns and automations, and managing audiences. Working with colleagues and drawing on existing data to develop insights and understanding about our supporters, and using this information to develop content which is engaging, informative, and which meets supporters needs. About You We are looking for someone with: Degree level education or equivalent in experience. Experience of managing email send platforms, including building customer journeys and reporting email success metrics, and strong understanding of email marketing platforms and automation tools. Expertise in email marketing best practices, including segmentation, deliverability, and optimisation strategies. Experience in supporter stewardship communications and journey planning to enhance engagement and maximise lifetime value. Excellent written English with experience of writing for the web, along with good copywriting skills and editorial capability, able to manage the content lifecycle, with a keen sense of brand awareness. Excellent consultancy skills, able to translate digital terminology and processes into clear and concise language for a variety of stakeholders. Solid project management skills. Benefits include: Competitive pension. 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Wellbeing team. Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes. Long service awards. Healthshield plan Free parking. Subsidised restaurant and shop. About the Organisation Join one of the UK s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Digital Communications, Email Marketing Coordinator, Direct Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Digital Communications Coordinator. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.
Peer supporter Coordinator - Part Time - HMP Send and HMP Coldingley Location: Bisley Salary: £13,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time Are you passionate about empowering others and creating positive change? We're looking for a Peer Coordinator to join our prison-based substance misuse service, working 17.5 hours per week across the Surrey region. This role will support services across HMP Send and HMP Coldingley, so regular travel between sites is required. Working as part of an integrated healthcare team, you'll play a key role in developing and coordinating peer support programmes for adults experiencing drug and alcohol issues within custody. You'll recruit, train and support Peer Supporters and Health & Wellbeing Champions, helping individuals build confidence, improve wellbeing and support others on their recovery journey. What you'll be doing: Recruit, train and supervise Peer Supporters and Health & Wellbeing Champions Develop and coordinate peer-led interventions across prison settings Build positive relationships with service users and prison staff Champion recovery, health and wellbeing initiatives Support awareness events and engagement activities Monitor outcomes and maintain accurate records and reports Act as a key contact for peer supporters across the service We're looking for someone who: Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills Is passionate about recovery, wellbeing and person-centred support Can motivate and inspire others to achieve positive outcomes Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team This is a rewarding opportunity to help people make lasting positive changes while contributing to the delivery of high-quality substance misuse services within a prison environment. All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Diversity at Forward Trust The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness. Some of our roles may require a minimum period of sustained recovery (normally around years). This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and exceptions may be considered depending on the role and individual circumstances. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Jun 25, 2026
Full time
Peer supporter Coordinator - Part Time - HMP Send and HMP Coldingley Location: Bisley Salary: £13,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time Are you passionate about empowering others and creating positive change? We're looking for a Peer Coordinator to join our prison-based substance misuse service, working 17.5 hours per week across the Surrey region. This role will support services across HMP Send and HMP Coldingley, so regular travel between sites is required. Working as part of an integrated healthcare team, you'll play a key role in developing and coordinating peer support programmes for adults experiencing drug and alcohol issues within custody. You'll recruit, train and support Peer Supporters and Health & Wellbeing Champions, helping individuals build confidence, improve wellbeing and support others on their recovery journey. What you'll be doing: Recruit, train and supervise Peer Supporters and Health & Wellbeing Champions Develop and coordinate peer-led interventions across prison settings Build positive relationships with service users and prison staff Champion recovery, health and wellbeing initiatives Support awareness events and engagement activities Monitor outcomes and maintain accurate records and reports Act as a key contact for peer supporters across the service We're looking for someone who: Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills Is passionate about recovery, wellbeing and person-centred support Can motivate and inspire others to achieve positive outcomes Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team This is a rewarding opportunity to help people make lasting positive changes while contributing to the delivery of high-quality substance misuse services within a prison environment. All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks. Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities BHSF Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Diversity at Forward Trust The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with Lived Experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness. Some of our roles may require a minimum period of sustained recovery (normally around years). This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and exceptions may be considered depending on the role and individual circumstances. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Fundraising and Marketing Assistant We are looking for a Fundraising and Marketing Assistant to join our small, passionate team in this hybrid working role. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver our ambitious fundraising and marketing strategies, expanding our reach and impact in the community. Position: Fundraising and Marketing Assistant Location: Leigh Park, Hampshire - Hybrid (50% office-based) Salary: £15,795 - £16,380 per annum (£25,974 - £26,936 FTE) Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025 at 11.59pm The Role This new role will enhance our fundraising and marketing activities, connecting with diverse audiences including young people, families, professionals, and supporters. You will create compelling digital content, manage our website, social media, and email campaigns, and support donor stewardship and fundraising administration using our CRM system (Donorfy). You will: Create and manage engaging content across website, social media, and email campaigns. Support donor and community fundraiser stewardship, ensuring excellent relationship management. Assist with small and medium-sized trust and grant applications. Analyse digital performance to inform and improve strategies. Maintain and enhance our website and CRM database. If you are creative, proactive, and driven by purpose, and you enjoy both content creation and using data to amplify impact, we would love to hear from you. About You We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, a flair for digital content, and an interest in supporting our mission. You will have: Experience in a communications or marketing role. Experience creating content across websites, social media, and email marketing. Skills in using platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, and JustGiving. Strong writing, editing, and relationship-building skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a busy environment. Desirable: Experience supporting fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship. Knowledge of CRM systems, preferably Donorfy. Experience creating multimedia content such as videos and graphics. Benefits Include: Work laptop for hybrid working. Generous annual leave plus bank holidays. Flexible start and finish times (between 8am-6pm). Flexible hours for appointments and caring responsibilities. 3% employer pension contribution (if eligible). Paid sick leave. To apply Please submit a full CV (accounting for all gaps in employment - for Safer Recruitment) and a covering letter detailing why you believe you are right for this role and your experience in all 'essential' criteria of the person specification. About the organisation: This charity is based in Leigh Park, Hampshire, dedicated to supporting young people and families. We provide a range of services including counselling, advice, outreach, and community engagement. Our goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are proud to be a trusted, specialist charity in our community. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Marketing Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Executive, Fundraising Officer, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator, Communications and Fundraising Assistant. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Fundraising and Marketing Assistant We are looking for a Fundraising and Marketing Assistant to join our small, passionate team in this hybrid working role. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver our ambitious fundraising and marketing strategies, expanding our reach and impact in the community. Position: Fundraising and Marketing Assistant Location: Leigh Park, Hampshire - Hybrid (50% office-based) Salary: £15,795 - £16,380 per annum (£25,974 - £26,936 FTE) Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025 at 11.59pm The Role This new role will enhance our fundraising and marketing activities, connecting with diverse audiences including young people, families, professionals, and supporters. You will create compelling digital content, manage our website, social media, and email campaigns, and support donor stewardship and fundraising administration using our CRM system (Donorfy). You will: Create and manage engaging content across website, social media, and email campaigns. Support donor and community fundraiser stewardship, ensuring excellent relationship management. Assist with small and medium-sized trust and grant applications. Analyse digital performance to inform and improve strategies. Maintain and enhance our website and CRM database. If you are creative, proactive, and driven by purpose, and you enjoy both content creation and using data to amplify impact, we would love to hear from you. About You We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, a flair for digital content, and an interest in supporting our mission. You will have: Experience in a communications or marketing role. Experience creating content across websites, social media, and email marketing. Skills in using platforms such as Canva, Mailchimp, and JustGiving. Strong writing, editing, and relationship-building skills. The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a busy environment. Desirable: Experience supporting fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship. Knowledge of CRM systems, preferably Donorfy. Experience creating multimedia content such as videos and graphics. Benefits Include: Work laptop for hybrid working. Generous annual leave plus bank holidays. Flexible start and finish times (between 8am-6pm). Flexible hours for appointments and caring responsibilities. 3% employer pension contribution (if eligible). Paid sick leave. To apply Please submit a full CV (accounting for all gaps in employment - for Safer Recruitment) and a covering letter detailing why you believe you are right for this role and your experience in all 'essential' criteria of the person specification. About the organisation: This charity is based in Leigh Park, Hampshire, dedicated to supporting young people and families. We provide a range of services including counselling, advice, outreach, and community engagement. Our goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are proud to be a trusted, specialist charity in our community. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Marketing Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Executive, Fundraising Officer, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator, Communications and Fundraising Assistant. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
About The Role Do you thrive on building genuine connections that bring communities together and create lasting change? Are you energised by the thought of empowering volunteers and amplifying the voices of those with lived experience? There's never been a more exciting time to join the Alzheimer's Society. We're on a bold journey and we're looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us get there. We are proud to be able to offer an integral and rewarding role to join the Alzheimer's Society as a Local Communities and Volunteering Officer. The successful individual will be at the heart of our work with local communities in the Southeast, to build trust, raise awareness, and connect people affected by dementia to our incredible information, support and services. You will build meaningful and trusted relationships, organise and attend events, and engage a passionate network of volunteers across the region/area through face to face and online events. You will report to the Local Communities and Volunteering Lead and collaborate with Local Services Managers, to help bring our community engagement plans to life-with a strong focus on reaching underserved communities. We are searching for an individual who aligns with our values, someone who is determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, a Trusted Expert who believes in working Better Together and who demonstrates true Compassion. This role requires extensive travel across Southeast England and will also include home working. You will be responsible for transporting materials, equipment, and resources between multiple venues as part of your regular duties. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can reliably meet these travel and transport requirements of the role. Whilst we're committed to flexible working and welcome conversations about how we can support your needs, regular travel and the ability to transport work-related items independently are essential aspects of this position. Areas this role will cover include: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Islands, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, and Dorset. You must live within a reasonable commutable distance to these areas. About you We're looking for someone who values community connections and understands their power to create change. You're someone who believes that meaningful progress happens when people come together, and you have the commitment and skills to make that vision a reality. Whether you're coordinating events, engaging volunteers, or building partnerships with community leaders, you approach every interaction with authenticity and purpose, adapting your style to connect effectively with diverse groups and individuals. You'll have: - Good foundational knowledge of community engagement and involvement, with an understanding of the importance of including the voice of lived experience. - Comfortable and confident coordinating and delivering engaging talks, presentations, and information-sharing events for diverse stakeholders. - A proactive, motivated approach driven by passion for creating positive impact and meaningful reach within local communities through volunteer collaboration. - Excellent communication skills that enable you to confidently build and maintain relationships across a wide spectrum. From people living with dementia to community leaders. - Genuine enthusiasm for the vital role volunteers play in community work, backed by hands-on experience successfully engaging volunteers to support your work. What you'll focus on: - Growing our impact and reach through work with local communities and volunteers. - Representing Alzheimer's Society externally, sharing information relating to dementia, support and services. - Gathering insight and learning from collaboration with communities to share with other teams and directorates - Recruiting and role managing community volunteers. Please note: This role is a fixed term contract spanning 12 months. For internal candidates this role will be offered on secondment. To be successful in this role you may already have worked in similar positions such as Community Engagement Officer, Community Development Officer, Neighbourhood Officer, Community Outreach Worker, Campaign Coordinator, Community Relations Officer, Volunteering Officer or other related positions. We also welcome applications from applicants with transferable skills. Important Dates The deadline for applications is 23:59 Monday 26th October. Interviews will take place on week commencing 27th October. A presentation task will be provided. 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. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team 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.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
About The Role Do you thrive on building genuine connections that bring communities together and create lasting change? Are you energised by the thought of empowering volunteers and amplifying the voices of those with lived experience? There's never been a more exciting time to join the Alzheimer's Society. We're on a bold journey and we're looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us get there. We are proud to be able to offer an integral and rewarding role to join the Alzheimer's Society as a Local Communities and Volunteering Officer. The successful individual will be at the heart of our work with local communities in the Southeast, to build trust, raise awareness, and connect people affected by dementia to our incredible information, support and services. You will build meaningful and trusted relationships, organise and attend events, and engage a passionate network of volunteers across the region/area through face to face and online events. You will report to the Local Communities and Volunteering Lead and collaborate with Local Services Managers, to help bring our community engagement plans to life-with a strong focus on reaching underserved communities. We are searching for an individual who aligns with our values, someone who is determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, a Trusted Expert who believes in working Better Together and who demonstrates true Compassion. This role requires extensive travel across Southeast England and will also include home working. You will be responsible for transporting materials, equipment, and resources between multiple venues as part of your regular duties. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can reliably meet these travel and transport requirements of the role. Whilst we're committed to flexible working and welcome conversations about how we can support your needs, regular travel and the ability to transport work-related items independently are essential aspects of this position. Areas this role will cover include: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Islands, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, and Dorset. You must live within a reasonable commutable distance to these areas. About you We're looking for someone who values community connections and understands their power to create change. You're someone who believes that meaningful progress happens when people come together, and you have the commitment and skills to make that vision a reality. Whether you're coordinating events, engaging volunteers, or building partnerships with community leaders, you approach every interaction with authenticity and purpose, adapting your style to connect effectively with diverse groups and individuals. You'll have: - Good foundational knowledge of community engagement and involvement, with an understanding of the importance of including the voice of lived experience. - Comfortable and confident coordinating and delivering engaging talks, presentations, and information-sharing events for diverse stakeholders. - A proactive, motivated approach driven by passion for creating positive impact and meaningful reach within local communities through volunteer collaboration. - Excellent communication skills that enable you to confidently build and maintain relationships across a wide spectrum. From people living with dementia to community leaders. - Genuine enthusiasm for the vital role volunteers play in community work, backed by hands-on experience successfully engaging volunteers to support your work. What you'll focus on: - Growing our impact and reach through work with local communities and volunteers. - Representing Alzheimer's Society externally, sharing information relating to dementia, support and services. - Gathering insight and learning from collaboration with communities to share with other teams and directorates - Recruiting and role managing community volunteers. Please note: This role is a fixed term contract spanning 12 months. For internal candidates this role will be offered on secondment. To be successful in this role you may already have worked in similar positions such as Community Engagement Officer, Community Development Officer, Neighbourhood Officer, Community Outreach Worker, Campaign Coordinator, Community Relations Officer, Volunteering Officer or other related positions. We also welcome applications from applicants with transferable skills. Important Dates The deadline for applications is 23:59 Monday 26th October. Interviews will take place on week commencing 27th October. A presentation task will be provided. 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. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team 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.