Development Manager - Salesforce

At Alzheimers Society, we are united by one purpose: to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. From frontline support to digital innovation, everything we do is driven by compassion, expertise and a determination to make a real difference where it matters most. We are now looking for a Development Manager (Salesforce) to play a pivotal role in delivering our Technology Roadmap and shaping the future of our digital platforms. This is a senior, highly technical leadership role within our Technology directorate, sitting at the heart of how we design, build and improve systems that support people living with dementia, their careers, and the colleagues and volunteers who support them.

Our Salesforce platform underpins critical line-of-business services across the Society. You will lead the development of this platform while also helping us prepare for the introduction of new technologies as our ambitions grow. That means real scope to influence strategy, broaden your technical expertise, and help define how we deliver secure, high-quality services at scale.

You will work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners and a wide range of IT delivery teams including Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, Digital and Data. You will also lead a blended development team of internal colleagues and external partners, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture where people feel supported, challenged and valued.

If you are passionate about technology, leadership and using your expertise for social good, this is an opportunity to make your work truly meaningful.

About you

You are a trusted technical leader who combines deep systems development expertise with a collaborative, values-led approach. You are comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on oversight, and you thrive in complex environments where security, quality and user needs are critical. You believe in working better together, you lead with compassion, and you are determined to make a difference through the work you do.

You will bring experience of managing development teams, shaping development practices, and working closely with product and architecture colleagues to deliver value-driven outcomes. Just as importantly, you are committed to continuous learning, inclusive ways of working, and creating an environment where people can do their best work.

You will have:

• Led and developed a high-performing systems development team, setting clear direction, objectives and development plans
• Take a security-first approach to systems development, embedding quality, privacy and compliance by design
• Work closely with Product Owners and Product Managers to assess demand, shape solutions and deliver against roadmaps
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, testing, release and deployment
• Manage development capacity and resources to ensure workloads are focused on value and impact
• Collaborate with Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, Digital and Data teams to meet organisational standards and stakeholder expectations
• Build strong relationships with platform and technology vendors
• Champion continuous improvement and align development processes with ITIL v4 and DevSecOps good practice
• Model inclusive leadership and support a culture where everyone can thrive, including colleagues and volunteers

What you will focus on:

• Delivering and evolving our Salesforce platform to support vital services for people affected by dementia
• Defining and improving systems development strategies, methods and tooling
• Translating complex business needs into secure, high-quality technical solutions
• Ensuring development work meets agreed quality standards and compliance requirements
• Supporting the Society's wider mission by using technology as a force for positive change

Important Dates

• Deadline for applications: 23:59 on 2nd Feb 2026
• Invites sent out: 5th Feb 2026
• 1st stage Interviews: 11th & 12th Feb 2026
• 2nd stage Interviews: W/C 23rd Feb 2026

There will be a presentation task assigned during the 1st stage interview process.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimers Society, we are 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 are working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. 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.

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via email for application support or any adjustments you might need.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you are considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

Giving back to you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work-life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.