Jobs in Perth City Centre, Perth and Kinross

Alzheimer Scotland is the leading dementia organisation in Scotland. We campaign for the rights of people with dementia and their families, whilst providing an extensive range of innovative, personalised, and therapeutic support services.

We are committed to improving the lives and opportunities of people living with dementia, their carers, partners, and families as their journey transitions from the first point of contact through to end of life. We believe nobody should face dementia alone.

Are you a self-starter? Are you confident, innovative and collaborative?

If yes, then this may be the role for you.

We are looking for a Community Activities Organiser who will be responsible for developing and facilitating a wide range of community activities for people living with dementia and their carers/families with a view to helping them to maintain social activities, relationships and community connections.

The successful applicant will have a positive approach to dementia. You will be flexible, inclusive, creative, and organised in your approach. You will be sensitive and compassionate with the ability to support people in times of difficulty or distress. You will be an excellent communicator who can work effectively both with individuals and with groups. You will have a positive approach to your own continued professional development and a willingness to participate in relevant training. A relevant qualification and previous experience of working with people with dementia would be an advantage.

In return you will be in a role which offers the opportunity to meet great people, have great job satisfaction and be employed by an organisation that offers a range of employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to the role.

Join Our Team as the Manager of the Centre for Inclusive Living Perth and Kinross (CILPK).

Due to the current Manager retiring we are looking to recruit an experienced and inspiring individual who can lead CILPK through its next phase.

About Us:

CILPK is a pioneering, independent, user-led disability organisation dedicated to championing the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities. Our diverse membership, representing a wide range of disabilities, informs our projects and

initiatives, enabling us to effectively promote independent living and inclusivity for all. We collaborate closely with public, private, and third-sector partners to advocate for systemic change and support our community.

Our Mission:

• Promote equality and diversity for people with disabilities.
• Advocate for independent living and inclusion.
• Raise awareness and provide guidance on accessibility improvements.
• Empower disabled individuals to effect change in their communities.
• Campaign for societal changes that align with the human rights of people with disabilities.

Role Overview:

As the Manager of CILPK, you will be the key advocate for disabled individuals in Perth and Kinross, facilitating their voices in discussions on disability access, equality, and independent living. You will empower our members to influence their environment and support them in shaping inclusive policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide business support and report performance to members, trustees, and relevant bodies.
• Fundraise beyond existing funding sources.
• Manage organisational premises and liaise with landlords and utility companies.
• Oversee volunteers and staff, ensuring effective operations.
• Maintain communication with regulatory bodies like OSCR and Companies House.
• Support trustees in organisational governance.
• Act as the primary liaison between CILPK and local services, businesses, and communities.
• Represent CILPK in local and national forums, advocating for disabled voices.
• Facilitate disability awareness training for organisations.
• Lead campaigns promoting the rights of disabled individuals in the community.
• Coordinate responses to equality issues and engage with local consultations.
• Continue existing projects such as the Keep Safe Scheme and digital inclusion initiatives.

Who You Are:

You are passionate about disability rights and have experience in business management, project management, governance and community engagement. You possess strong communication skills and are dedicated to promoting inclusivity and equality.

Why Join Us?

By becoming a part of CILPK, you will contribute to meaningful change in the lives of disabled individuals, provide a unified voice for the community, and work in a supportive environment committed to diversity and empowerment.

The Finance and Resource Manager is an essential leadership role which ensures robust management of the organisation. Reporting to the CEO, the post holder will have executive accountability to the Board of Directors. This is a diverse role with a wide remit of responsibility. Financial management is at the core of the role, ensuring the responsible administration of £1.2 million of annual income and expenditure in line with statutory and best practice monitoring and reporting requirements.

Supported by the admin team, this role also takes responsibility for HR administration and Facilities management.

The post holder will collaborate closely with the CEO to foster and enhance a positive and supportive organisational culture. This will involve implementing strategic initiatives that promote employee engagement, inclusivity and overall wellbeing within the organisation.

We are looking for a candidate with a finance background who would welcome a role with a wider scope and opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of tasks and challenges for an ambitious and successful charity.