- £36,344 pa actual. 28 hours per week. Fixed term until 31st March 2026, possible extension subject to funding. A secondment of 12 months with the potential for extension by mutual agreement would be considered.
Role
Age Scotland is the national charity for older people. We work to improve the lives of everyone over the age of 50 so that they can love later life.
Our people are central to our success in delivering services for older people in Scotland. We pride ourselves on having a positive working environment and culture.
As the Head of Dementia, you will provide strategic leadership for Age Scotland’s dementia work, including (but not limited to):
- About Dementia Human Rights and community engagement work
- Dementia Friendly Communities including Network and Grants work
- Dementia Training Team
Living our values, you will approach the role with integrity, while involving, inspiring, and empowering our teams, so that together we can create better outcomes for older people in Scotland.
The post will be Scotland-based, a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. As a hybrid role the intention is that office-based and external-facing work will constitute 40% of working time over each month. Age Scotland is a flexible employer and flexible work patterns are available. In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:
- Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
- A range of learning and development opportunities
- Company sick pay
- Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
- Discounted gym membership
- Cashback scheme from major retailers
- Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
- A comprehensive package of support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
- The option to buy more holidays or sell them
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
Application notes
Full details of the role are available from our website: age.scot/workforus . Alternatively, you can call 0333 3232400.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 23rd September
Age Scotland, part of the Age Network, is an independent charity dedicated to improving the later lives of older people on the ageing journey.
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