[Hiring] Fundraising Innovation Officer @Alzheimer's Society

Role Description

What if you could turn your ideas into new ways for people to support Alzheimer’s Society? As a Fundraising Innovation Officer, you’ll have the opportunity to explore new ideas, test what works and help shape the future of fundraising.

You’ll be part of our Events Team, working across the Income & Engagement Directorate. You’ll improve existing fundraising products and develop new ones from scratch, taking ideas from early thinking through to testing and launch.

No two projects will be quite the same. One day you could be running an idea generation workshop. The next, you might be testing a new concept with supporters or helping a team try a different way of working.

Do you enjoy asking, “What if we tried this?” You’ll use insight, feedback and testing to explore possibilities. You’ll learn from what you find and use it to make ideas better.

You’ll also have the chance to help others develop their innovation skills. You’ll share what you’ve learned, coach colleagues and help teams feel more confident trying new approaches.

Could this be the opportunity to bring your creativity, curiosity and problem-solving skills to work that could make a real difference?

What you’ll do:

• Lead projects to improve existing fundraising products and develop new ones from concept through to launch.
• Plan and facilitate idea generation workshops, creating space for people to explore new possibilities.
• Use insight, horizon scanning, supporter feedback and testing to understand what could work.
• Design and run tests and pilots, learning from the results and adapting ideas along the way.
• Manage projects, bringing together people from different teams and keeping activity moving towards launch.
• Share your learning and recommendations, helping others understand what worked and what could be done differently.
• Coach and support colleagues to use innovation techniques and more agile ways of working.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in an innovative way and turning ideas into action.
• Curious, creative and enjoy exploring new possibilities.
• Confident problem-solver who can find practical ways forward.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deadlines while building positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Understanding of the innovation cycle and/or agile ways of working.
• Enjoy testing ideas, learning from the results and adapting your approach.
• Like sharing ideas and helping others feel confident trying something new.

Benefits

• Range of benefits and recognition for employees.
• Options for working agilely, contributing to a strong work-life balance.
• Various learning programmes to support development and career growth.

Company Description

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future.

We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.