Trustee (Adult Social Care)

Help shape the future of dementia care in the UK.

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer and one of the greatest social care challenges of our time. Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia, and millions of people are affected through their relationships with family members, friends and colleagues.

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe dementia shouldn't devastate lives.

As the UK's leading dementia charity, we provide vital support to people affected by dementia today, while driving the research, innovation and system change that will transform lives in the future. As we continue to deliver our ambitious Help and Hope Strategy, we are seeking a new Trustee with significant experience in adult social care.

This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most important conversations in health and care. As a Trustee, you will help shape the strategic direction of a nationally recognised charity with a strong reputation, growing influence and an unwavering commitment to people affected by dementia.

We're looking for a senior leader who understands the realities of adult social care and the opportunities ahead. You may have developed your expertise through social care provision, commissioning, regulation, policy, local government, integrated care systems or a related field. Whatever your background, you'll bring insight into the challenges facing the sector and a passion for improving outcomes for people living with dementia.

Working alongside an experienced Board and Executive Team, you will provide support, challenge and strategic guidance to help ensure Alzheimer's Society continues to make the greatest possible impact. You will also help strengthen our understanding of the changing health and social care landscape at a time of significant reform and opportunity.

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who can bring:

• Significant leadership experience within adult social care
• Strategic insight and sound judgement
• An understanding of governance and organisational leadership
• The ability to influence, challenge constructively and work collaboratively
• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of people affected by dementia

Previous Trustee or Non-Executive Director experience is welcome but not essential.

This is a voluntary position requiring approximately one to two days per month, including Board and Committee meetings throughout the country, predominantly in London

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe greater diversity leads to better decisions and stronger governance. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented at Board level.

Join us and help create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

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.

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