We are looking for a Head of Innovation, Research & Development to inspire and drive development of new evidence-led, sustainable dementia support services, programmes, and partnerships, and reach new audiences regionally and nationally.
Salary: £43,000-£45,000 per annum (pro-rata 0.8 FTE actual £34,400-£36,000 per annum)
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Flexible working: Flexible days/hours. This role can be undertaken on a hybrid office
and home working basis
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Location: An idyllic Essex countryside at Old Park Farm, Main Road, Ford End, Essex, CM3 1LN
Closing date: 1 December 2023 at 23:30
The Role
We are looking for a visionary and motivational leader who will inspire and drive effective innovation,
research and development that will translate into new evidence-led, sustainable dementia support
services, programmes and partnerships of significant value and benefit, and reach new audiences
regionally and nationally.
Leading a small team, you will be someone who can inspire, motivate and support multi-disciplinary
staff teams and external partners; has strong dementia knowledge; is well connected with academia,
charities, and other players in this field; has drive and ambition with the ability to work at pace, engage,
and communicate well; and can create or recognise winning ideas and turn them into significant,
scaleable, and fundable programmes which will enable large numbers of people living with dementia to
benefit from more activity outdoors and with nature to improve their wellbeing.
How to apply
To find out more and apply click the link below. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Dementia Adventure is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
