Trustee Recruitment 2012

Help us lead the fight against dementia

Trustees (Unremunerated)

Did you know that Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia now affect around 800,000 people in the UK? Or that this number is set to rise to 1,000,000 within the next ten years? 

These simple facts explain why the work of Alzheimer's Society is so important. Through our network of local services, we touch the lives of over 30,000 people every week. But that's just the start. We are also influencing health and social care systems, investing in far-reaching research, fighting for faster diagnosis and better treatment, and keeping dementia in the spotlight by raising public awareness.

So join our team of Trustees and you will enjoy a role of unusual variety, influence and satisfaction.

Right now we are looking to fill a number of Trustee posts. Some, with specialist skills, may be appointed. Others will be elected (or re-elected) by our members. In all cases, we are searching for forward-thinking individuals with strong empathy with our vision and values. With your senior-level experience in the public, private or voluntary sector, you will certainly have the confidence and breadth of vision to contribute to the discussion of complex issues, challenge received wisdom and resolve difficult choices as a collegiate Board member. You should be able to devote 1-2 days per month to the role.

If you'd like to play your part in shaping the Society and formulating and implementing its strategy in a fast-changing world, we'd like to hear from you.

How to apply

Please download the information pack and application form below, and read carefully the contents before applying. If you require a hard copy to be sent to you, or more information about the role, please contact the Company Secretary, Deirdre Watson at governance@alzheimers.org.uk or telephone 020 7423 3506.

The closing date for applications is 2 April 2012.

• Download here the Trustee Candidate Pack
• Download here the Trustee Application Form

Further information

• Download the Society's Articles of Association
• Download the Society's Annual review and accounts 2010-11

Download The Essential Trustee: this is guidance published by the Charity Commission regarding the duties and responsibilities of trustees.  This and further guidance can be accessed from their website http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/