About The Role
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re united by one purpose: to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. From frontline support to digital innovation, everything we do is driven by compassion, expertise and a determination to make a real difference where it matters most.
We’re now looking for a Development Manager (Salesforce) to play a pivotal role in delivering our Technology Roadmap and shaping the future of our digital platforms. This is a senior, highly technical leadership role within our Technology directorate, sitting at the heart of how we design, build and improve systems that support people living with dementia, their careers, and the colleagues and volunteers who support them.
Our Salesforce platform underpins critical line-of-business services across the Society. You’ll lead the development of this platform while also helping us prepare for the introduction of new technologies as our ambitions grow. That means real scope to influence strategy, broaden your technical expertise, and help define how we deliver secure, high-quality services at scale.
You’ll work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners and a wide range of IT delivery teams including Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, Digital and Data. You’ll also lead a blended development team of internal colleagues and external partners, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture where people feel supported, challenged and valued.
If you’re passionate about technology, leadership and using your expertise for social good, this is an opportunity to make your work truly meaningful. About you
You’re a trusted technical leader who combines deep systems development expertise with a collaborative, values-led approach. You’re comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on oversight, and you thrive in complex environments where security, quality and user needs are critical.
You believe in working better together, you lead with compassion, and you’re determined to make a difference through the work you do.
You’ll bring experience of managing development teams, shaping development practices, and working closely with product and architecture colleagues to deliver value-driven outcomes. Just as importantly, you’re committed to continuous learning, inclusive ways of working, and creating an environment where people can do their best work. You’ll have:
1. Led and developed a high-performing systems development team, setting clear direction, objectives and development plans
2. Take a security-first approach to systems development, embedding quality, privacy and compliance by design
3. Work closely with Product Owners and Product Managers to assess demand, shape solutions and deliver against roadmaps
4. Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, testing, release and deployment
5. Manage development capacity and resources to ensure workloads are focused on value and impact
6. Collaborate with Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, Digital and Data teams to meet organisational standards and stakeholder expectations
7. Build strong relationships with platform and technology vendors
8. Champion continuous improvement and align development processes with ITIL v4 and DevSecOps good practice
9. Model inclusive leadership and support a culture where everyone can thrive, including colleagues and volunteers
What you’ll focus on:
10. Delivering and evolving our Salesforce platform to support vital services for people affected by dementia
11. Defining and improving systems development strategies, methods and tooling
12. Translating complex business needs into secure, high-quality technical solutions
13. Ensuring development work meets agreed quality standards and compliance requirements
14. Supporting the Society’s wider mission by using technology as a force for positive change
Important Dates
Deadline for applications: 23:59 on 10th Feb 2026
Invites sent out: 16th Feb 2026 1st stage Interviews: 24th & 25th Feb 2026
2nd stage Interviews: W/C 2nd March 2026
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