New Product Development Manager (Charity / Fundraising) 

A life-changing opportunity 

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia. 

Position: New Product Development Manager 
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 
Contract type: Full time, Permanent 
Hours: 35 per week 
Salary: £43,316 to £48,732 actual per annum 

Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 30th August 
Interview date: Wednesday 5th or Thursday 6th September 

About the role: 
We are looking to recruit a New Product Development Manager to work as part of the Mass Participation Fundraising team. 

The New Product Development Manager will lead the strategic planning, creation, development and implementation of new mass participation fundraising products in line with a fast-paced external marketplace and meeting growth objectives. 

Using approaches such as horizon scanning and screening this role will generate a portfolio of new ideas building on data and insight. This role will test concepts and develop into new fundraising propositions for the mass participation market. This role will continue to lead these events through their launch lifecycle and deliver against objectives. 

There will be line management responsibilities and the need to work across the organisation and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders. 

About you: 

New product development is crucial to the fundraising strategy and our support to people affected by dementia, so we are looking for a fundraising/marketing professional, with a strong background working in innovation roles. As well as working with agencies, internal teams and multiple audiences and who is highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic. 

Working in a fast paced and responsive environment, you will possess good time management and negotiation skills. Good communication skills are a must for this role as you will be engaging with colleagues at all levels across the Society as well as members of the public and agencies. 

With your strong attention to detail, pro-active nature and ability to build successful relationships, you will quickly establish yourself as a key member of the Mass Participation Events team. 

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. 

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities. 

You may have experience of the following: New Product Development Manager, Product Development Manager, Head of Product Development, Product Development Lead, New Product Development Management, Product Development, Product Management, Project Manager, Project Management, Product Design, Mass Participation Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, Third Sector, NFP, etc. 

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