Jobs

• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £50,775 - £61,470 per annum
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

Fauna & Flora is seeking a Finance Business Partner, Cross Cutting to enable and champion best practice financial management across the organisation and build effective integration between finance and conservation teams. This exciting role provides vital support across our cross-cutting programmes, in delivering conservation impact through provision of high-value management information and analysis to enable decision-making.

You will work closely with the UK Finance and Project Managers, Programme Directors and Administrators to ensure the efficient and effective management of financial resources and information, contributing to the delivery of Fauna & Flora’s mission and strategy.

You will have extensive management reporting experience, including budgeting and forecasting, and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.  Your excellent communication, interpersonal skills and customer focus will enable you to build effective working relationships and your proven experience of working closely with non-finance managers will enable you to provide them with essential financial support to ensure successful project delivery.  You will also have experience in line management.

You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands.  With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to Fauna & Flora’s growth and development.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

We encourage early application as applications are being reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 26 July 2026. Interviews are likely to take place mid-end July 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising and Development team on a fixed-term basis.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships (Maternity Cover) will work alongside the Strategic Director of Fundraising and Development to lead and further develop the strategic plan for corporate fundraising at the Playhouse. They will also lead the day-to-day running of the activities that fall within this key component of the Fundraising and Development department.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships (Maternity Cover) will be part of a small team and receive some admin support from the Development Administrator.

Corporate sector fundraising includes planning, developing and managing campaigns to meet agreed income targets for income from businesses, managing and delivering agreed benefits, and maintaining key Playhouse partnerships with the corporate sector.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract of 35 hours per week for around 12 months, depending on available start date. Working pattern will vary with some flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. Pay for this role is £30,600 per year. Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.

Before applying for the role, please read the job pack on our website. This includes the full list of responsibilities, person specification and information about Leeds Playhouse.

To apply, please fill in both forms on our website before the application deadline.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 24 July 2026.

Interviews are currently to be scheduled for Monday 3 August 2026.

Cook (Bank)

£13.31 Per Hour Plus 12.07% Hourly Enhancement (£26,032 FTE)

Turnchapel, Plymouth

Bank - Zero Hours

Temporary

Part-Time

Are you an experienced Cook looking for a flexible role where you can make a genuine difference?

Our client is looking for a compassionate and skilled Cook (Bank) to join their friendly Catering Team at their specialist unit in Turnchapel. If you're passionate about preparing delicious food and enjoy working in an environment where your contribution is truly valued, they would love to hear from you.

Could you be the Cook our client is seeking to work within their friendly, talented Catering team?

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals
• Supporting patients with individual dietary needs and preferences
• Creating snacks and refreshments for visitors and staff
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an exceptional catering experience
• Helping make special occasions memorable for patients and their families

What our client is Looking For

They keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous cooking or catering experience
• A passion for preparing high-quality food
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices
• A caring and adaptable approach
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Availability to work weekends as required

They are proud to have gained the 5-star standard from Environmental Health for their busy kitchen and Driftwood Café for patients, visitors and staff.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer:

They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications — not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, they guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won’t necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately they are aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: Monday 27th July 2026
1st Interview Date: To Be Arranged
2nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged

They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Head of Infrastructure and Security

These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an outstanding opportunity for a self-motivated and highly professional individual with exceptional analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills to join the Leadership Team, as Head of Infrastructure and Security.

Position: Head of Infrastructure and Security

Location: Devon/Hybrid (This is a hybrid working position, combining home and occasional onsite working under the guiding principles for such roles. The working pattern and requirement for site attendance (for essential meetings) will be agreed between the line manager and post-holder)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £63,813 annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 2 August 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.

About the Role

As Head of Infrastructure and Security, you will lead the strategic direction, design, and delivery of the technology infrastructure and security capabilities, ensuring that IT infrastructure services are secure, resilient, and scalable and aligned with business needs. Your responsibilities within this rewarding and multifunctional role will include overseeing robust cybersecurity measures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding effective governance to manage risk and optimise performance, directly contributing to the delivery of the organisation’s strategic priorities.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing infrastructure and security strategies aligned with organisational goals, ensuring technology platforms are efficient and capable of supporting future growth and innovation.
• Providing expert advice on emerging technologies and security threats to inform strategic planning relating to digital investment and risk mitigation.
• Overseeing the design, operation, maintenance and optimisation of networks, servers, storage, and cloud platforms and related services, ensuring these are resilient and efficient.
• Leading cybersecurity initiatives including conducting risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Establishing, maintaining and continuously improving IT governance frameworks, including policies, processes, standards and controls that support secure and effective service delivery.
• Managing audits, ensuring findings are addressed, risks mitigated and the organisation remains fully compliant with data protection legislation and cybersecurity expectations.
• Leading, supporting and developing infrastructure and security teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in senior IT leadership roles within infrastructure and security domains.
• A strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• Proven experience of managing hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud technologies.
• Working experience of aligning IT infrastructure and security initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• An analytical approach to solving complex technical and security challenges.

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 Infrastructure and Security, Head of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Director, Director of Infrastructure, Head of Security, Security Director, Director of Security, Head of Infrastructure and Security, Infrastructure and Security Director, Director of Infrastructure and Security.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

A collaborative and tenant focused Housing provider in London is looking to take on a Rent Recovery Officer in their welcoming team environment.  They believe in affordable, good quality houses and are committed to making a difference to their customers and communities in the local area.

They are looking to bring someone in for a minimum of 6 months with the high likelihood it is extended further.  The candidate will manage their patch of properties and are responsible for maximising rental income whilst providing great customer support.

Responsibilities:

• Lead on rent accounts and be the point of contact for tenants for queries
• Maximise income recovery through intervention
• Follow landlord approved escalation processes and procedures
• Hit personal and team KPI’s and help with the take-up of Universal Credit

Requirements:

• Knowledge of income management and relevant housing legislation
• Understanding of welfare benefits and use of financial records and IT systems
• Strong customer service and working well in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

If you are looking for your next role and are experienced in Rental Income Recovery, please apply ASAP.

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 Dementia Navigator to join our supportive team in Bristol working 21 hours per week.
 
This is a community-based role, so you'll regularly travel across Bristol area to meet people in their homes, community venues and partner locations. As such, the ability to travel independently across the area is essential.
 
As a Dementia Navigator, you'll take a person-centred approach to help people understand their diagnosis, navigate health and social care services, access local support and feel more in control of their lives. You'll build trusted relationships with individuals, families and professionals, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.
You will be part of a pro-active, caring and supportive local team who work in a fully integrated partnership with NHS colleagues, supporting people from point of diagnosis through to end of life.

About you

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people and making a real difference.
You'll have:

- An understanding of the needs of people living with dementia and their carers.
- Experience of working with health, social care, voluntary or community organisations.
- Experience of assessing people's needs and providing person-centred support.
- Communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences.
- Organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
- Experience of maintaining accurate records and using IT systems confidently, including Microsoft Office and databases.
- An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone can access support that meets their individual needs.

Please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t meet every single requirement listed. We recognise the value of transferable skills and lived experience, and we’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate potential, capability and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

- Providing tailored information, advice and emotional support to people affected by dementia.
- Managing your own caseload and developing personalised support plans that respond to changing needs.
- Working closely with GPs, memory clinics, health and social care professionals and voluntary sector partners to ensure coordinated support.
- Signposting and referring people to appropriate local and national services.
- Keeping accurate and confidential case records using our internal systems.
- Building relationships with community organisations to improve access to services, particularly for underrepresented and marginalised communities.
- Identifying opportunities for people affected by dementia to influence services, take part in research or become involved in the work of Alzheimer's Society.
- Promoting safeguarding, inclusion and best practice in everything you do.

Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29th July at Brookland Hall, Conduit Place, St Werburghs, BS2 9RU

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 via [email protected] 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 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

Lead transformational change as our Programme Manager. Drive PMO excellence, embed project management best practice, coach high-performing teams, and shape organisational success.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Programme Manager to lead and develop our Project Management Office (PMO) function. This is a pivotal role focused on driving organisational change, embedding project management best practice, and empowering teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation, you will champion continuous improvement, strengthen project delivery capability, and ensure our project management systems and governance frameworks support strategic objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and continuously improving the PMO function, including governance, reporting and resource management.

• Supporting teams to adopt project management systems and best practices through coaching and training.

• Driving organisational change and promoting engagement with new processes and ways of working.

• Developing and enhancing project management tools, systems and reporting frameworks.

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and providing data-driven insights to support decision-making.

• Mentoring colleagues and promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.

About you

You will be a confident programme management professional with experience leading change and improving project delivery.

You'll bring:

• Strong programme and project management experience, with knowledge of methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, PMP or Waterfall.

• Experience developing or managing a PMO function.

• Proven ability to lead change and embed new systems and processes.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive improvement.

• Experience coaching and developing others, alongside advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping project delivery, developing organisational capability and driving meaningful change.

Why work with us?

You’ll be joining a supportive, values‑led organisation where your work really matters. We offer flexible hybrid working, opportunities to build programme management experience, and the chance to be part of a team making a positive impact for the environment.

Site locations

The SERT region, covers the south east of England, extending from Hampshire in the west to Kent in the east, with the northern border being south of the Thames, extending down to the English Channel.

Our office is based in Leatherhead which you will be required to attend approximately four days a month.

The amount of travel required depends on the role, and can be extensive. Most travel for an individual will be to work on project sites, which can be remote, or attending external meetings within the SERT region. The geographical range and frequency of travel is role dependent.

To support travel costs, SERT pays mileage at the current HMRC amount for travel within the SERT region. We do not pay mileage, time or any other costs for travel outside the SERT region, nor for any commutes to the office. Toll charges cannot be claimed.

Interested?

Apply now, see the full job description for more information. Programme Manager Job Description

Application process:

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 26th July 11.59pm

• Interviews in-person at our Leatherhead office: either week commencing Monday 3rd August or Monday 13th August.

• We reserve the right to close this job advert early

Location: The Keep, Brighton
Salary: £38,000
Contract Type: Fixed term contract - 2 years
Hours: 35 per week
Closing Date: 24th July 2026
Interview Date: 7th August 2026
 
Sussex Wildlife Trust
 
To deliver our new strategic plan – Our Wild Sussex – we need people with bold and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our ambitions for local wildlife and wild places.
 
We are committed to restoring and protecting at least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in four people to take meaningful action for wildlife, building a stronger more inclusive and diverse organisation and becoming a net zero and climate resilient organisation.
 
We are looking for the best and most talented people to join our team and help us deliver this exciting and ambitious strategy. We are keen to hear from you even if you don't have all the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description but have the potential to grow into a role. 
 
So, if you are someone who is determined to see a Sussex rich in wildlife and you have drive, energy and commitment to our values of Innovation, Passion, Collaboration and Inclusion why not apply now to join our great team, working together to deliver Our Wild Sussex.
 
In order to encourage diversity and inclusivity within the environment sector, we particularly welcome applications from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas
 
The Role
 
This role is funded by the Wild About Inclusion National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Project. This project provides Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) with a dedicated individual who will use their expertise and experience to project manage the Wild About Inclusion NLHF project and oversee the Trust-wide Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) action plan. This includes working across all Directorates to embed inclusive practice throughout the organisation. Working closely with managers, teams and colleagues, you will develop and implement practical approaches that support SWT to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, in line with its strategic ambition for 2030. Drawing on your knowledge and experience of working in Sussex, you will lead and support engagement with diverse communities, enabling the co-creation and development of community engagement plans that strengthen relationships, widen participation, and help ensure that nature is valued and accessible to everyone.
 
The Person
 
Are you a passionate advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion? Can you embed inclusive practice into the core operations of Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) in a way that is meaningful and sustainable for the future? We are looking for a values driven person with the skills, experience, and insight to support inclusive change and collaboration across SWT. Knowledge of Sussex communities, and of the social, cultural and geographical factors that shape access, inclusion and participation across the county,would be valuable. Experience gained in similar communities and settings elsewhere is equally welcome, as local knowledge can be built over time. We are particularly interested in your experience of engaging effectively with diverse communities and of supporting co-creation approaches that recognise the different ways individuals and groups experience and connect with nature. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities, and we recognise that you may not meet every criterion. If you have relevant transferable skills or lived experience, we would still encourage you to apply. We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented in our sector, including disabled people and people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. The Wild About Inclusion project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to fund our ambitions to become a more inclusive and diverse organisation.
 
Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Pension – company contribution from 6% and employee contribution of 3% 
• Life Assurance - Pension Scheme Members 2 x Salary, Non-Pension Scheme Members 1 x Salary
• 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
• Flexible working policy
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• EAP
• Employee discounts
• Informal car share arrangements

 
For more detailed information see the What we offer page in the Recruitment Pack.
 
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible.

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Work with us – we have two roles available to be our next Library of Things Manager – one at Frenchay, one in Easton 

Library of Things Manager  
Salary: £13.45 per hour

Location: Easton, Bristol 
Hours: Part-Time, 15 hrs per week 

Location: Frenchay, Bristol 
Hours: Part-Time 13hrs per week 

If you’re passionate about sustainability and our local communities, love working with people and things, can find your way around a sander and a spreadsheet, and want to work part-time for a local charity, then we’ve got a really lovely job for you! 

We need two new Library of Things Managers to run our existing Frenchay and new Easton site, working with the rest of our small team of staff and volunteers to make borrowing as convenient as buying. We’re after people who thrive on being busy, cannot wait to welcome people when they walk in, and approach everything with enthusiasm! (But you also need to be really organised!) 

We’re looking for someone to start as soon as practical, and work around 13 hours (Frenchay) or 15 hours (Easton) per week.

Easton, BS5:
Tuesday: 4.30 - 7.15pm 
Thursday: 11.30 - 2.15pm 
Saturday: 2:00 - 4:45pm 

Frenchay, BS16: 
Tuesday: 4.30 - 7.15pm 
Wednesday: 11.30 - 2.15pm 
Friday: 9.30 - 12.15pm 

The working hours will be mainly around when we are open for lending sessions. 

We're committed to paying the Real Living Wage, so you know you will be paid fairly, and you benefit from free membership of Share Bristol, so you can borrow whatever you want, whenever you want, for free! 

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 30th July 2026
Provisional interview dates: First interviews (online) w/c 3rd August 2026.
Second interviews (in person) w/c 10th August 2026. 

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and will be required to have a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

No agencies please.

The role focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations, supporting firms throughout their participation in the Suicide Prevention Action Lab (SPAL) programme, and ensuring they remain motivated, accountable, and on track to deliver their commitments.

We’re bringing together six representatives from financial services firms to explore ways to improve support for customers experiencing suicidality. The Partnerships Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the SPAL, working closely with participating firms to assist them in developing, testing, and implementing practical changes to help prevent suicidality. 

The Partnerships Officer will manage relationships with multiple firms simultaneously, each at a different stage in their journey to testing and embedding new and improved approaches to identifying and supporting customers experiencing or at risk of suicidality. Success in the role requires excellent organisation, persistence, and relationship management skills, alongside the ability to understand the challenges and competing demands faced by participating firms and to support them in maintaining momentum and delivering results.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in partnership management, stakeholder engagement and influencing change within organisations. The role offers significant autonomy and responsibility, with opportunities to build expertise, lead stakeholder relationships, and contribute directly to the SPAL’s growth and impact.

While the role will predominantly focus on the SPAL, the postholder will also contribute to the continued development of the wider Action Labs research-to-impact offer.

Key tasks in the role will include:

• Acting as the primary day-to-day contact for participating firms, building strong and productive relationships throughout their involvement in the SPAL. Coordinating and supporting consultancy and coaching meetings with participating firms.
• Developing and maintaining a strong working knowledge of emerging Action Lab research insights. Applying research insights in discussions with firms, supporting them in translating evidence into new or improved tools, processes and communications.
• Supporting a portfolio of firm representatives simultaneously, ensuring each remains engaged, motivated and on track to deliver against agreed objectives and milestones.
• Developing a strong understanding of participating firms' priorities, pressures and operational realities, using this insight to provide effective support.
• Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders beyond participating firms, and developing strong internal relationships, proactively sharing insights and intelligence from Action Labs to maximise our organisational impact.
• Identifying opportunities to raise the profile of the Action Lab research-to-impact model, including relevant conferences, speaking opportunities and awards.

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 Dementia Adviser to join our supportive team in Selby and Tadcaster working 25 hours per week, on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027.

This is a community-based role involving regular travel across the area including local home visits, meetings, and direct support, with the flexibility to work from home based on business and community needs.

You will work closely with people living with dementia and those who care about them, providing ongoing support. You will listen carefully, understand what matters most to each person and offer guidance that helps them feel steadier and more confident as their situation changes.

Our Hospital Dementia Adviser provides vital support to people living with dementia during their hospital stay. You’ll work directly with individuals who have a dementia diagnosis and their families, helping them understand their situation, navigate hospital processes, and plan a safe and confident discharge home with the right support in place.

This is a hospital-based role that involves regular walking between wards and departments. You will work closely with the wider Local Services Team to ensure that people are smoothly connected to ongoing support in the community once they leave the hospital.

Although there is no direct personal or clinical care involved, this role is all about offering high-quality advice, guidance, and emotional support. You will collaborate with hospital staff, volunteers, and external partners to ensure that people affected by dementia receive the right information and feel supported throughout their journey.

We operate a triage system for new referrals and you will play your part in making sure people are responded to quickly and thoughtfully. You will manage your own caseload, keeping clear and accurate records, while always seeing the person behind the paperwork.
You will be part of a caring and dynamic local team who share ideas, reflect together and support one another. There will be time to meet as a team and opportunities to keep growing your knowledge of dementia, with your manager and colleagues alongside you.

About you 

We are looking for someone compassionate, organised, and confident working in a busy hospital environment.

- Have an understanding of dementia and the needs of people living with dementia (experience with other health conditions or support needs will also be considered).
- Be comfortable moving around a hospital sites at Hull Royal Information and Castle Hill Hospitals and engaging with people in a fast-paced setting.
- Be comfortable providing information, guidance, advice or emotional support - this could be from health, social care, community, voluntary, customer service or other people focused roles.
- You will be able to listen and communicate, with the ability to build trust and rapport with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Be able to manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support and tools, and to balance competing priorities.
- Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate and confidential records.
- A compassionate, non-judgemental and person-centred approach, with respect for diversity and individual lived experiences.

Please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t meet every single requirement listed. We recognise the value of transferable skills and lived experience, and we’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate potential, capability and a willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

- Help people maintain independence, improve wellbeing, and feel more in control of their care. Support individuals and families as they navigate their hospital admission and prepare for discharge.
- Deliver Dementia Friends sessions and work alongside colleagues and volunteers to provide compassionate support.
- Build supportive, trusting relationships with people living with dementia and their carers across, recognising and respecting individual needs and circumstances.
- Host drop-in sessions, run information stalls, and attend events within the hospital.
- Provide personalised information, advice and emotional support that reflects each person’s culture, background, values and preferences.
- Deliver support through home visits, telephone contact and partnership working other professionals.
- Participate in the triage rota, ensuring new referrals are handled promptly, sensitively and equitably.
- Manage a defined caseload, maintaining accurate, respectful and confidential records.
- Signpost and connect individuals to appropriate local services and community networks, reducing isolation and increasing access to support.
- Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment, contributing to reflective practice and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate and deliver regular peer support groups creating a safe, inclusive environment where people affected by dementia can share experiences, build connections, and access tailored information and guidance.

Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams w/c 27th July.

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic Community
Engagement Enabler to help local churches develop
viable and vibrant futures for their church buildings.
Working alongside clergy, PCCs and volunteers, you
will enable parishes to build stronger relationships
with their communities using an Asset-Based
Community Development (ABCD) approach. You
will help churches discover local strengths, develop
partnerships and explore how their buildings can
play a more meaningful role in community life while
remaining places of worship, welcome and Christian
witness.
You will support churches undertaking building
development projects to create a vision for heritage
engagement that strengthens local involvement,
support and ownership. You will also identify and
share examples of excellent practice, encouraging
churches to learn from one another and grow in
confidence.

We are seeking a motivated educator who is driven to create social change in society to join our team! The ideal candidate will have an understanding of anti-Muslim hatred and how this affects young people in the UK today. We are looking for someone who is excited to help expand and develop this project even further. As a Project Coordinator, you will be delivering informal educational workshops in secondary schools, working within a vibrant team of experienced educators, as well as managing day to day administration to ensure the smooth running of the project. Moreover, you will have the chance to collaborate with a range of exciting partners including other anti-discrimination organisations and other stakeholders in the field of hate crime.

Stand Up! Education Against Discrimination brings Jewish & Muslim educators into the classroom to facilitate informal conversations with young people.​ By creating a safe space and through free interactive workshops, students are empowered to learn about and act against racism and discrimination with a specific focus on antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate. Young people are provided with the tools on how to report hate crime, whilst developing their sense of social responsibility to their local communities and British society as a whole.

The programme has reached over 150,000 young people across the country since its inception in 2017 and has received recognition from the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, who funds the programme through the Shared Endeavour Fund. Workshops are delivered by expert facilitators who create a safe space for young people to debunk myths and misconceptions about the Muslim and Jewish communities.

Freelands Foundation is looking for a HR Manager to deliver and oversee Freelands Foundation’s people strategy to enable the Foundation to achieve its ambitious strategic objectives. This role will play a pivotal part in supporting the scaling of the Foundation over the next few years, including a major capital project for our Errol Street building, a significant expansion of key programmes, and reaching new audiences for our work.

As the HR Manager, the role will deliver and oversee people management practices and policies covering the whole employee journey, ensuring that HR practices align with Freelands Foundation’s values and enable the organisation to scale with our ambitions. This opportunity is perfect for an HR generalist who is keen to directly deliver and support best practice HR at process, policy and strategic levels.

We are looking for someone who has substantial experience of supporting employees and senior managers in effective people management processes within a small to medium-sized organisation, excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills, and strong support for our mission to champion art education.