Charity Director – Dementia Support Centre
Stourbridge, West Midlands
£45,000 – £55,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, very occasional weekend work linked to events, with time back in Leui
Benefits:
Pension
Enhanced sick pay
Statutory maternity/Paternity pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Holidays:
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
The role:
Are you an experienced leader passionate about making a real difference to families and carers living with dementia?
We are working with a new Charity preparing to launch its first specialist dementia support centre in Stourbridge. We are seeking a Centre Director to lead the launch, development, and long-term success of this flagship service.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a new service from the ground up. You will:
Lead the full launch and operational setup of the centre
Design and deliver high-quality, person-centred dementia services
Build partnerships with NHS, local authorities, and community organisations
Lead and develop a small, dedicated team of Wayfinders
Drive fundraising and long-term sustainability
Work closely with the Board of Trustees to achieve the charity’s objects. About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience leading or setting up a charity or community-based service
Strong understanding of dementia, of special care needs and its impact
Proven leadership and team management experience
Experience working with trustees and governance structures
A track record in fundraising or income generation
Strong partnership-building skills across sectors. Why Join?
Opportunity to shape a new and impactful service
Leadership role with real community impact
Supportive and ambitious charity environment Recruitment Process We are committed to a fair, transparent, and structured recruitment process:
Stage 1: Telephone pre-screen interview
Stage 2: Face-to-face interview using structured, competency-based questions
All candidates will be assessed using a clear and consistent scoring matrix to ensure fairness, transparency, and objectivity throughout the process How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV through the link below for a confidential discussion, or contact Sam at Pure Talent Group on (phone number removed)