- Confident presentation and public speaking skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders and our volunteers.
- The ability to provide solutions to concerns and issues, using initiative to find resolutions.
- Work collaboratively and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
Back to searchAre you skilled at community engagement, working with passion for ensuring a positive impact and reach through work with local communities and volunteers! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.About the roleLocation: Community based in London with some homeworking elements. Contract: Fixed term post until 30th September 2026.In this role, you will work with local communities to build trust and raise awareness of dementia and our information, support and services. You will attend and organise events, build relationships and manage volunteers across the region.Working closely with the Local Communities and Volunteering Lead and Local Services Manager, you will deliver our planned community engagement activity, with a particular focus on reaching underserved communities. You will also create opportunities to stay connected with our volunteers by supporting in organising volunteers networking and events both online and in person.We are looking for someone who lives 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. About youWe are looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia, the needs of people affected by dementia, and experience of working with the underrepresented communities. You will essentially have experience in coordinating and delivering talks, presentations and information sharing events to a range of external stakeholders which include faith groups, voluntary and community-based organisations, and others. Experience of working with volunteers, managing them and providing training support would be ideal. You will have:
Local Communities and Volunteering Officer
Alzheimer's Society
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 9 days
London, Greater London EC2V 7WS, England
£28,000 - £33,600 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a community engagement role based in London with some homeworking elements, on a fixed-term contract until September 30, 2026.
- The successful candidate will work with local communities to raise awareness of dementia and manage volunteers, while focusing on underserved populations.
- Candidates should have experience in coordinating events and presentations, particularly for external stakeholders, along with volunteer management skills.
- The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a passion for making a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia.
- The salary for this position is competitive, and applicants should have prior experience in community engagement or related fields.