Head of Services

Alzheimer Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity for dementia support is seeking a Head of Services based in Inverness. This full-time, permanent position involves leading dementia and brain health services across the Highlands and parts of the North East. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background in health and social care, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of dementia. The role offers a salary between £46,483 and £53,362 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of annual leave and pension access.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Extensive training and development plan

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership within health and social care services.
• Experience managing people and supporting staff development.
• High-level understanding of dementia and related services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams across the Highlands, Aberdeen, and Aberdeenshire.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders for service improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Emotional intelligence

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant qualification meeting SSSC requirements

Job description

£46,483 to £53,362 per annum. Full time, permanent. 35 hours per week.

Alzheimer Scotland is recruiting a Head of Services to lead and develop dementia and brain health services across the Highlands and parts of the North East, based in Inverness.

This is a senior leadership role within Scotland’s national dementia charity, offering the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of people living with dementia, those at risk, and the families and carers who support them.

About Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity for dementia and brain health, working to prevent, care for, and ultimately cure dementia, while ensuring nobody faces the condition alone. The organisation is member-led, supported by more than 8,000 members, over 500 volunteers, and around 400 staff delivering services across the country.

The charity is fully committed to Fair Work First and to supporting the development, wellbeing, and inclusion of its people.

The role

As Head of Services, you will play a key role during an exciting period of service redesign and development, helping to build sustainable, resilient, inclusive, and therapeutic registered day care and commissioned community supports of the highest quality.

Based in Inverness, you will lead and manage teams delivering services across the Highlands, Aberdeen, and Aberdeenshire. You will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and professional direction, ensuring services meet the needs of people living with dementia and those who care for them.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, contributing to continuous improvement and supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of Alzheimer Scotland’s services.

What we are looking for

Applicants should have a proven track record of leadership within health and social care services or a closely related sector. You will demonstrate strong leadership skills, high emotional intelligence, and experience of managing people, supporting staff development, and promoting a positive organisational culture.

You should be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and collaborative in your approach, with substantial experience in the management and delivery of services. A high-level understanding of dementia and a relevant practice qualification meeting Scottish Social Services Council registered management requirements are essential.

Pay and benefits

The salary range for this role is £46,483 to £53,362 per annum. The benefits package includes 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro rata, access to a pension scheme, and an extensive training and development plan.

The role is subject to right-to-work checks, a valid UK driving licence, and Disclosure Scotland checks.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Monday 19 January 2026. Interviews are scheduled for Monday 26 January 2026.

How to apply

Please apply online via the Alzheimer Scotland recruitment portal, where you can access the full job description and person specification.

Informal discussions can be arranged by emailing [e-mail].