Business Support Manager

About The Role
About the role
The Business Support team is a high-performing, busy team which provides administrative support to Dementia Support and Partnerships. Over the past three years Business Support has carried out a range of tasks which have increased in number, frequency and complexity, The Business Support Manager is pivotal in maintaining the existing high standards, seeking strategic opportunities, and working successfully with colleagues to deliver a first-class service. The Business Support team is key to improving efficiency in services.
The Business Support Manager is responsible for a team of approximately 30 staff, including five team leaders, who are responsible for the operational management of their own teams. The postholder is a key member of the Service Enablement and Improvement senior team.
About you
You will be an experienced administrative professional who thrives on meeting challenges, supporting colleagues, and identifying way to improve the Business Support offer. You will be skilled in developing and executing plans which are responsive to the changing needs of the business.
You will have strong interpersonal skills and will demonstrate our values in working with others, demonstrating compassion and expertise to support teams to achieve their objectives. You will be experienced in managing a large, dispersed team to work effectively together.
Closing date: 27thJune2024
Interview date: 25th to 26th July 2024
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.