Community Development Coordinator (Part-time)

Alzheimers Society

Hours
21 hours per week

About the Organisation

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by providing 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 ensure that our focus remains clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead, reminding us of what we all stand for.

About the role

At Alzheimer’s Society we are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, influencers, communicators, technical specialist and so much more. We are volunteers, we are employees, and together we are here to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia and their carers. This role requires a person with excellent people, interpersonal, and networking skills to work as a Community Development Co-Ordinator. A person determined to make a difference, encouraging and influencing key stakeholders and organisations to make evidence-based changes that will have a positive impact on those affected by dementia.

The post holder will work with management and play a key strategic role in leading on local dementia specific health inequalities, ensuring that teams and communities have information regarding services, supporting the development and improvement of dementia services and pathways, which will guarantee accessibility and improve dementia inclusivity for underrepresented communities and those not engaging in dementia support/services and work. We are looking for someone who exemplifies 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 demonstrates true Compassion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and making available an appropriate, accurate and up-to-date
• Alzheimer’s Society national Dementia Directory and to ensure leaflets, internet communication, etc., to meet the needs of the different groups/communities.
• Responsible and accountable for identifying health inequalities for people affected by dementia across the local area, increasing awareness in those not currently engaged in dementia work.
• Identify, engage, build, and nurture relations with key stakeholders and influencers in the local community to ensure that dementia is a local priority.
• Responsible for acting as a representative of Alzheimer’s Society externally, maintaining contacts with key stakeholders and influencers.
• Recruitment and role management of volunteers to enhance and extend the reach of this service.
• Skilled in finding and interpreting evidence-based research to understand the local need/requirements, demographics, socioeconomic, cand ultural.
• Responsible for delivering Dementia Friends sessions and promoting the work of Alzheimer’s Society, focusing on communities that have been traditionally underrepresented.
• Able to develop an excellent understanding of the issues that prevent communities from engaging in the service and to support development to change the service to make it as inclusive as possible.
• Contribute to the local team’s engagement and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ensure the involvement of people with lived experience in all aspects of local work, from informing through to Co-Production.
• Offer dementia specific advice, information and learning to partners and stakeholders. To promote Alzheimer’s Society external training where appropriate.
• Be knowledgeable and up to date on local and universal services to signpost/refer people accordingly.
• Keep up to date Alzheimer’s Society national Dementia Directory with external organisations.
• Communicate effectively with people affected by dementia, understanding any barriers for those from underrepresented groups.
• Lead workshops/forums/networks as required and be confident to facilitate/co-facilitate groups.
• Ensure the person with dementia, their carers, where appropriate, are included in any communications about them.
• Promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability
• Foster and maintain good working relations with members of the internal team(s).
• Raise any concerns regarding safeguarding or health and safety to the line manager and relevant others.
• Liaise appropriately with other agencies as part of supporting local services on an ongoing basis.
• Attend meetings and any other formal/informal communication events linked to the work of the teams, as directed by the line manager.
• Lead on Equalities Impact Assessment requirements specific to this role.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date electronic records.
• Responsible and proficient in producing internal and external reports.
• Use internal mechanisms and networks to cascade and share best practice to the wider Society.
• To play an active role in peer support networks and meetings.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of current and developing Integrated Care Systems 
• An understanding/willingness to develop an understanding of dementia and the impact of dementia on both those diagnosed and those caring
• Experience of providing information in various formats – social media/virtual
• Experience of approaching, building, developing, and working with a diverse range of organisations
• Experience of influencing others from a cross-section of the community 
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, and health inequalities
• Experience in working with communities with unrepresented groups
• Proficient in producing reports and data relating to this role
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and database skills
• Ability to travel across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service needs.
• Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, working occasional evenings and weekends as and when required.
• Understanding of the inclusion agenda and its relevance within a diverse society

Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively and remain solution focussed throughout your areas of work.
• Strong interpersonal and interpretation skills will allow you to have open, jargon-free conversations with the business.
• Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and know when to ask for help themselves.
• Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid dependants leave
• Paid compassionate and bereavement leave
• Paid time off work to support
• Annual leave of 27 days, increasing to 30, plus bank holidays
• Career breaks of up to 3 months
• Flexible working
• Wellbeing leave
• Values Hero and Society Legend Awards
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Scottish Widows - with up to 8% employer contribution rate
• Life Assurance Scheme - two times your annual salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Home Allowance of £312 per year
• Discounted gym membership with Society Plus
• Mental health app and unlimited therapy
• Women in Leadership Development Programme
• Leadership development programme
• Financial support towards relevant professional qualifications, enhanced family leave - 16 weeks paid for all parents
• Paid time off work for fertility treatments for both partners, paid carers' leave

Working locations

• Warwickshire, United Kingdom

How to apply

• Apply to our website
• Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

Interviews

• Interviews: 16th February 2026 via Teams

Policies

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, helps us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

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