Job Summary
Arts for Dementia is looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and personable Programmes and Outreach Officer to join the team. The role will support the coordination and delivery of the creative programmes, helping to ensure that participants have welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable experiences.
Job Description
Arts for Dementia is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia through creative engagement with the arts. We work with artists, museums, galleries and community organisations to provide inspiring opportunities for people with dementia and their companions to explore their creativity, learn new skills and connect with others.
Working closely with colleagues, artists, volunteers and partner organisations, you will help deliver our existing programmes while developing relationships with community groups and referral partners to reach more people affected by dementia.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the arts and their potential to improve wellbeing, who enjoys working with people and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a growing charity.
Job Requirements
Core skills and attributes
- - Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
- - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- - Highly organised with effective time management
- - Confident hosting groups; empathetic and personable demeanour
- - Ability to work reliably and independently
- - Ability to work flexibly, responding to the changing demands and needs of a small, busy organisation
- - Interest in the arts
- - Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- - Experience of community outreach/development
- - Experience of facilitating and hosting creative workshops
- - Understanding of dementia
- - Experience working with older adults, those living with dementia or people with various access needs
- - Experience with a CRM
- - Experience in the charity sector
Job Responsibilities
- - Co-ordinating and supporting creative programmes, including working with host organisations, artists, and volunteers to deliver creative workshops for people living with dementia and their companions.
- - Maintaining ongoing communication with participants throughout the programmes.
- - Leading on feedback and evaluation across programmes, including considering accessibility and safeguarding.
- - Stewardship of programme volunteers: providing support and guidance to ensure safe, engaging and enjoyable workshops.
- - Recruitment and registration of workshop participants: identifying key referrers, visiting relevant organisations, occasionally delivering taster sessions and gathering contact details.
- - Community outreach and development both online and in-person: building and maintaining relationships across local networks, incl
Job Title: Programmes and Outreach Officer
- - Your relevant skills and experience, with reference to the list of essentials and desirable skills above
- - Why you would like to work for Arts for Dementia
- - Deadline: Tuesday 10th November 2026, 5pm
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Arts for Dementia employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, and opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a collaborative environment. Located in Manchester, the role allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life while contributing to meaningful organisational change.
