Job Description

Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services is an amazing, award winning organisation that works with a very special client group.  The staff are dedicated and always go that extra mile, seeking to ensure the people we work with are at the heart of ever action taken and every decision made.  The newly appointed CEO would be leading the organisations through its next phase and be delivering on very important work.  Key aspects of the role include: -

1. Provide leadership and management for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services, seeking out viable new opportunities, addressing organisational challenges and ensuring the highest levels of compliance with all relevant bodies
2. Liaise with the Board and drive the development of the charity’s strategic vision and agreed business plan and lead upon its implementation, working towards the charity’s long-term sustainability
3. Liaise with the Board to ensure that the charity’s overall governance structure, policies and procedures are appropriate and effective, meeting all legal, regulatory and best practice needs
4. Provide in a timely manner all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions
5. Lead the promotion and development of Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services, raising the charity’s profile, maximising its reach and capitalising on new funding opportunities.
6. Ensure all services, contracts and projects are delivered to the highest standards in relation to time-scale, targets and budgets
7. Ensure the maintenance and efficient use of the charity’s assets and resources
8. Ensure financial performance and viability to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements which accurately reflect the financial position of Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services, operate within the approved budget and maintain Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services in a positive financial position
9. Maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders: staff, volunteers, clients, carers, health and social care professionals, commissioners, funders, external contractors, and the wider community.
10. Ensure the organisation works to champion and improve support to people with dementia, their carers and improve the knowledge and understanding of these issues amongst relevant bodies and the wider public.
11. Develop the charity’s business model and maximise income alongside maintaining budgetary control, ensuring all targets are met and the services are sustainable
12. Line manage the Senior Management Team, promoting a culture of high performance where priorities are made explicit, monitored and evaluated, to ensure appropriate personnel management systems are implemented throughout the organisation.
13. Actively promote and protect client confidentiality, ensuring all paper and electronic files are complete, accurate and secure, promoting client dignity in all areas of the organisation. 

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The board of Trustees may stipulate other reasonable requirements, and a more detailed job description will be agreed between the Board and the successful candidate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

Evidence of strategic thinking and vision, with the ability to analyse complex concepts and information

Proven leadership qualities and change management abilities

Significant senior management experience, and experience of business planning and business development

Significant experience in performance management and quality assurance

Experience of fundraising and making applications to funding bodies

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Able to inspire, lead, and motivate staff

Excellent financial management skills commensurate with managing an annual budget of over £1.2 million

The ability to raise and maintain the profile of the organisation

Excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Presentation skills

Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations

KNOWLEDGE

An understanding of dementia and the needs of people with dementia and their carers

An understanding of relevant legislation including GDPR, Health &Safety, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding / Adult protection

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Personal commitment to helping those affected by dementia

Confident and assertive

Committed to best practice and with a drive for continued improvement

Highly motivated

Resilient and able to work under pressure

Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS

Educated to degree level or relevant professional qualification

Evidence of continuing professional development

Application is by a completed application forms; CVs alone will not be accepted, and candidates should ensure their supporting statement evidences how they meet the person specification.