Programme Manager (Volunteer Development) 

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: Volunteering Development Programme Manager 
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 
Contract type: Part Time, Permeant 
Hours: 21 per week 
Salary: £27,111 to £30,195 depending on skills and experience + London Allowance of £2,160 where applicable 
Closing Date: 16 September 2019 
Interview date: 1 October 2019 

About the Role: 

At Alzheimer’s Society, we are inspired by many things – from the resilience of people and families affected by dementia to the generosity of the public in supporting our research and our growing range of dementia support services. But nothing inspires us more than the thousands of volunteers who make our work possible. They not only account for the majority of our workforce; they bring with them a level of commitment and expertise that is successfully driving our vision of a world without dementia. 

You will be joining Alzheimer’s Society at a particularly exciting time. As the UK’s leading dementia support and research charity, you will be part of the leadership team shaping and delivering a significant investment into our Volunteering approaches, which will enable the delivery of our strategy ambition. 

You will be reporting to our Head of Volunteering, within the People and Organisational Development Directorate. The role is part of a job share, so duties will be shared with a colleague who also works 21 hours a week. As the Volunteering Development Programme Manager you will provide expert volunteer knowledge and a structured project management approach to lead the building of greater organisational volunteering capacity. You will, through being accountable for the designing, shaping and growing of a range of volunteer programs which enable the delivery of our volunteering definition, ambitions and ethos. Providing leadership to a team of employees and volunteers, you will plan develop and deliver agreed projects and programs across all directorates. Additionally, through building collaborative relationships, using a business partnering approach you will support and enable great volunteering across the Society and support and embed our volunteering ethos. 

About You: 

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will need a relevant Volunteer Management qualification or a high level of relevant experience within a large and complex charity. Your proven ability to shape and lead the volunteering agenda in such an environment must be supported by an in-depth understanding of the volunteering sector and the wider health and social and charitable fundraising landscape in the UK. You will have experience of 

You will have a strong track record of working as part of senior team. You will have outstanding skills and experience in project and programme management, be a great people manager with excellent communication skills, you will also need the gravitas to influence senior decision makers and challenge the status quo when necessary. Resilience and first-class problem-solving skills are, of course, essential. 

You may have experience of the following: Volunteering Development Programme Manager, Volunteering Officer, Volunteer Manager, Senior Volunteer Officer, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruitment, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer recruitment, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.