Overview
About the Role: Do you thrive on building genuine connections that bring communities together and create lasting change? Are you energised by empowering volunteers and amplifying the voices of those with lived experience? Alzheimer’s Society is looking for a Local Communities and Volunteering Officer to join our team in Gwent and Powys. You will build trust, raise awareness, and connect people affected by dementia to our information, support and services. You will organise and attend events and engage a network of volunteers across the region, through both face to face and online events. You will report to the Local Communities and Volunteering Lead and collaborate with Local Services Managers to bring community engagement plans to life with a focus on reaching underserved communities. We value commitment to our mission and a collaborative, compassionate approach.
Travel across Gwent and Powys is required, and home working is included. You will transport materials, equipment and resources between venues as part of regular duties. You must be able to demonstrate how you can meet these travel and transport requirements.
About you: We seek someone who values community connections and believes meaningful progress happens when people come together. You will coordinate events, engage volunteers, and build partnerships with community leaders, adapting your style to connect with diverse groups. You should be able to work authentically and purposefully.
What you’ll have
* Good foundational knowledge of community engagement and involvement, with an understanding of the importance of including the voice of lived experience.
* Comfortable coordinating and delivering engaging talks, presentations, and information-sharing events for diverse stakeholders.
* A proactive, motivated approach driven by passion for creating positive impact and meaningful reach within local communities through volunteer collaboration.
* Excellent communication skills to build and maintain relationships across a wide spectrum, from people living with dementia to community leaders.
* Genuine enthusiasm for the vital role volunteers play in community work, with hands-on experience engaging volunteers to support your work.
What you’ll focus on
* Growing impact and reach through work with local communities and volunteers.
* Representing Alzheimer’s Society externally, sharing information relating to dementia, support and services.
* Gathering insight from collaboration with communities to share with other teams and directorates.
* Recruiting and role managing community volunteers.
Role details
This role is a fixed-term contract spanning 12 months. Fuel and wear-and-tear expenses are covered by the Society in line with our policies. For internal candidates, this role will be offered on secondment.
To be successful in this role you may have worked in similar positions such as Community Engagement Officer, Community Development Officer, Neighbourhood Officer, Community Outreach Worker, Campaign Coordinator, Community Relations Officer, Volunteering Officer, or other related positions. We welcome applications from applicants with transferable skills.
Important dates
Deadline for applications: 23:59 Sunday 26th October 2025. Interviews will take place W/C 10th November. A presentation task will be provided.
About Alzheimer’s Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. We are the UK’s leading dementia charity and tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope today and in the future. We fund groundbreaking research and campaign to make dementia the priority it should be. We are committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and encourage applicants from under-represented groups. Our hiring process aims to be inclusive, anonymised up to interview, and we provide support for applicants. We may require a DBS check where relevant. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for learning and flexible working. For more information about working with us, please refer to the Working for Us pages.
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