Community Fundraiser - Edinburgh and Lothians
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, organised fundraiser to join our area team. The post holder will cover the East of Scotland areas including Edinburgh and Lothians from our dementia resource centres.
The post holder will work with our national fund-raising team to deliver an agreed fundraising plan and will work with a diverse range of stakeholders to meet and exceed agreed targets and KPI's.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, will show creativity and flair, and will work effectively as part of a busy team. The successful applicant will be able to manage a diverse workload and will be proactive in maximising fundraising opportunities.
Experience of fundraising, working with local communities, press and PR, events and volunteer management is desirable.
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The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Interview date - Tuesday 19th September 2017
Recruiting Manager: April Davidson, Head of Events and Fundraising Address: Alzheimer Scotland, 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1DQTel: 01315140011Email: adavidson@alzscot.org
Dumfries Locality - Practice Team Leader (Permanent) 1 post
Contract: Permanent 18 hours per week
We are looking for a unique person who can manage the day-to-day activities of our day care service and who will ensure high quality practice in service delivery. The Practice Team Leader will assist the Service Manager to develop and support personalised, flexible, creative and responsive community based services for people with dementia and their carers. The Practice Team Leader will deputise in the absence of a Service Manager.
The successful applicant will have a good understanding of and/ or experience of working with, or supporting people with dementia and their families. Will be able to work in a rapidly changing environment and be self-motivated, dynamic, and able to work without close supervision. Will have excellent communication skills and a caring attitude and be willing to learn and participate in training. A relevant qualification would be an advantage.
Interview date - 1 September2017
Recruiting Manager: Paula CochraneService: Alzheimer Scotland, 8 Gordon Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EGTele: 01387 261303 Email: PCochrane@alzscot.org
Volunteer Co-ordinator - Dumfries and Galloway
Contract: 21 hours per week
Base: Dumfries but will cover Dumfries & Galloway
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team in Dumfries and Galloway.
The volunteer co-ordinator is an exciting and varied role and requires a degree of flexibility and an ability to work on initiative. The responsibilities of the Volunteer Co-ordinator will include the recruitment, induction, ongoing learning and supervision of a team of volunteers. Volunteers have varied roles including supporting our day care services, community activities and fundraising events.
Successful applicants will have a positive approach to dementia as well as excellent communication and organisational skills, a caring attitude, IT literate and the ability to organise and facilitate training and information sessions. A willingness to learn and participate in ongoing learning opportunities is essential.
To apply and for further information, please visit our website www.alzscot.org.
Interview date - 8th September 2017
Recruiting Manager Paula Cochrane
Service Alzheimer Scotland, 8 Gordon Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EG
Tele: 01387 261303
Email: PCochrane@alzscot.org