Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

The Brain Health and Dementia Practice Education Lead will play a key role in enhancing the knowledge, skills and practice of the Alzheimer Scotland workforce. Reporting to the Professional Lead for Brain Health Education and Training, the postholder will support the development and delivery of high-quality learning.

The role will focus on embedding the Promoting Excellence Framework, ensuring staff and volunteers are equipped to deliver high-quality, person-centred, rights-based support. It will lead on practice-based education, qualifications, regulatory training and workforce development across the organisation.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will be a registered healthcare professional with experience in workforce development and a strong ability to design, develop, and deliver high-quality, engaging training programmes. You will also bring experience of interpreting and delivering third-party training, alongside excellent written skills to create clear, impactful learning content. You will demonstrate a clear ability to lead the implementation of plans to achieve objectives and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

An understanding of the Promoting Excellence Framework is desirable.

You will have excellent digital and IT skills, including a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

As the Learning Centre Administrator, you will be responsible for the daily operation of the Brain Health Learning Centre, ensuring courses and events run smoothly through effective coordination of bookings, set-ups, catering, equipment, and AV/IT support. You will act as a key contact for learners and trainers, delivering excellent customer service, managing enquiries, maintaining records, and supporting training delivery. You will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to maintain high standards and compliant, well-prepared learning environments.

What you’ll have

You’ll have at least one year’s experience of providing administrative support within a busy office or similar environment, although above all you will have high attention to detail, adopt a flexible approach and a willingness to undertake a wide and varied range of tasks. We’re looking for someone who has the confidence to operate within a team and engage with people at all levels, internally and externally. You’ll have excellent IT skills and be confident in using all Microsoft Office packages as well as knowledge of how an office operates on a daily basis.

25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan

Who we are

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone. We provide support and information to people with dementia, their carers and families, we campaign for the rights of people with dementia and fund vital dementia research.

What you’ll do

This key role within the People Team will develop and oversee our proactive organisational training and development programme to meet the needs of colleagues at all levels across the Charity. The main focus and responsibility will be identifying and coordinating training and development opportunities that support the needs of our whole workforce and consistently deliver high-quality training opportunities that support our staff and our services. A varied portfolio of work will include the design, delivery and oversight of our organisational training and development activities, including induction and probationary support, health, safety and wellbeing training, leadership development and line management practice, as well as mandatory and compliance training. You will also oversee the continued development and management of our central learning management system, online skills development hub, and learning pathways.

What you’ll have

The successful candidate will have the drive, confidence and skill set to engage people at all levels and be able to work with a high degree of autonomy, with a strong understanding of the organisational training needs of one of Scotland’s most prominent charities. You’ll be a fantastic communicator who listens effectively to colleagues at all levels, informing and delivering effective training and development opportunities and programmes.

A strong willingness and ability to contribute to how we support and drive forward training and development activities that embrace creative, flexible and adaptable approaches including in-person, online and digital learning as a blended approach, with a focus on continual improvement and best practice are key requirements of this the role.

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.

Financial package: 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan.

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