The Communications team is responsible for informing, inspiring and engaging the public by showcasing Alzheimer s Research UK s work, impact and mission across all channels. We lead the charity s media and strategic communications activity ensuring consistent, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities. We are seeking a Communications Officer, Research to join the Research Communications Team. This role will support the planning, production and delivery of engaging communications that explain and promote the charity s research priorities. Working closely with the Research team and colleagues across Communications, the postholder helps highlight key scientific developments, research programmes and organisational priorities. They act as a communications partner to the Research Directorate, helping to shape research narratives and producing high quality content that brings our science to life. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Production Produce clear, accurate content about research programmes (e.g., messaging, FAQs, web content, slide decks). Maintain and update supporter/public-facing research content on the website. Ensure communication materials adhere to brand guidelines and meet accessibility criteria. Research & Information Support Assist with planning and producing updates from research conferences for internal use. Develop researcher-friendly content and impact stories, working with the Content Team. Contribute to research-facing social media content and updates. Cross-Team Support & Collaboration Support communications for research initiatives such as the Biomarker Challenge, Dementia Frontiers Fund, Clinical Accelerator, Brain Bank and partnerships. Coordinate content and communications with partners in our research programmes, sharing credit and amplifying reach. Work collaboratively with Research, Policy and Communications colleagues to ensure accurate, consistent messaging. Administration, Planning & Coordination Provide administrative, planning and coordination support for research communications activities as required. Quality, Accuracy & Compliance Ensure all communications output is accurate, high-quality and aligned with accessibility and regulatory requirements. What This Role Delivers High-quality research content that increases understanding of the charity s research aims and work. Clear, consistent messaging across research communications. Effective support for research programmes, digital content and organisational storytelling. Knowledge, skills and experience needed: Experience in communications, science communication or a related field. Ability to translate scientific or technical information into clear, engaging content. Strong writing skills and attention to accuracy. Background in science, research or health. Strong written communication and editing skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas simply. Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks. Collaborative and comfortable working with different teams. Sound judgement and willingness to ask for guidance when needed. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £31,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 10th May 2026 , with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
The Communications team is responsible for informing, inspiring and engaging the public by showcasing Alzheimer s Research UK s work, impact and mission across all channels. We lead the charity s media and strategic communications activity ensuring consistent, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities. We are seeking a Communications Officer, Research to join the Research Communications Team. This role will support the planning, production and delivery of engaging communications that explain and promote the charity s research priorities. Working closely with the Research team and colleagues across Communications, the postholder helps highlight key scientific developments, research programmes and organisational priorities. They act as a communications partner to the Research Directorate, helping to shape research narratives and producing high quality content that brings our science to life. Key Responsibilities: Delivery & Production Produce clear, accurate content about research programmes (e.g., messaging, FAQs, web content, slide decks). Maintain and update supporter/public-facing research content on the website. Ensure communication materials adhere to brand guidelines and meet accessibility criteria. Research & Information Support Assist with planning and producing updates from research conferences for internal use. Develop researcher-friendly content and impact stories, working with the Content Team. Contribute to research-facing social media content and updates. Cross-Team Support & Collaboration Support communications for research initiatives such as the Biomarker Challenge, Dementia Frontiers Fund, Clinical Accelerator, Brain Bank and partnerships. Coordinate content and communications with partners in our research programmes, sharing credit and amplifying reach. Work collaboratively with Research, Policy and Communications colleagues to ensure accurate, consistent messaging. Administration, Planning & Coordination Provide administrative, planning and coordination support for research communications activities as required. Quality, Accuracy & Compliance Ensure all communications output is accurate, high-quality and aligned with accessibility and regulatory requirements. What This Role Delivers High-quality research content that increases understanding of the charity s research aims and work. Clear, consistent messaging across research communications. Effective support for research programmes, digital content and organisational storytelling. Knowledge, skills and experience needed: Experience in communications, science communication or a related field. Ability to translate scientific or technical information into clear, engaging content. Strong writing skills and attention to accuracy. Background in science, research or health. Strong written communication and editing skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas simply. Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks. Collaborative and comfortable working with different teams. Sound judgement and willingness to ask for guidance when needed. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £31,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 10th May 2026 , with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
Famous Through Innovation (internally known as FAME) is the strategic pillar that aims to embed a bold, insight-led innovation culture across ARUK to unlock new fundraising opportunities, expand our supporter base, and future-proof income. By scanning for trends, testing new ideas and products and scaling what works, this strategy will help drive the transformational growth needed to reach our income target by 2030. The Head of Fundraising Innovation is responsible for the development and delivery of the 5-year strategy across fundraising product innovation. They are responsible for the leading the Fundraising Innovation team in strategic development, testing and scaling of innovative fundraising products, as well as the testing and optimisation of online fundraising to improve conversion, retention and lifetime value. Ensuring the team stay ahead of sector and digital trends, translating insight into practical product development that grows income and enhances supporter experience. Key Responsibilities: Fundraising and Marketing Strategy In collaboration with the Director of Supporter Led Fundraising and fellow F&M Heads, plan, implement and deliver the 2033 Fundraising & Marketing Strategy. Shapes and oversees the fundraising innovation programme, creating the systems, culture, and strategic direction needed to enable a sustainable pipeline of breakthrough ideas that drive long term income growth. Maintain a central and neutral position across Fundraising and Marketing, ensuring cross organisational alignment and impartial prioritisation of innovation across portfolios. Responsible for the overarching Innovation and Online Fundraising in year plans and strategy Direct line management of 2 managers. Lead Fundraising Innovation team of 5. Fundraising Product Strategy Lead fundraising innovation team of two. Support the Fundraising Innovation Manager on their leadership of the innovation programme board FAME, and fundraising product innovation roadmap aligned to driving income growth and supporter engagement objectives. Support the Fundraising Innovation Manager to identify opportunities to evolve existing fundraising products and create new digital-first income streams. Online Fundraising Innovation Lead online fundraising team of three. Support Online Fundraising Manager in testing and optimising online fundraising to improve conversion, retention and lifetime value. Stay ahead of sector and digital trends, translating insight into practical product development. Supporter Experience & Insight Ensure Innovation and online fundraising teams design supporter-centred fundraising products informed by insight, data and user research. Ensure products are accessible, inclusive and aligned with brand and values. Testing, Data & Performance Establish and monitor processes for the team that allow robust testing and evaluation frameworks for new and existing fundraising products. Establish processes and ways of working for the team that ensure they use data and analytics to inform product decisions and prioritisation. Define and track KPIs including income performance, engagement metrics and ROI. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate across ARUK to deliver fundraising innovation that drives organisational strategic priorities. Manage relationships with external platforms, agencies and suppliers. Ensure compliance with GDPR, ethical fundraising standards and safeguarding policies. Leadership & Capability Building Lead and develop a high-performing fundraising innovation team and online fundraising team. Responsibility of innovation budgets and forecasts. Build product-led thinking and innovation capability across fundraising teams. Budget management and reporting Ensure that all financial targets are met and that the team is managed in the most cost-effective way possible Compile 3-year forecasts and annual budgets in line with operational planning Ensure any necessary mitigation planning is carried out to achieve budget. Knowledge, skills and experience needed: Significant experience in fundraising product development or innovation, ideally in the charity or not-for-profit sector. Proven track record of developing and scaling fundraising products or online income streams. Experience working with testing frameworks, analytics and performance measurement. Experience of leading multi-function teams to achieve goals and maintain a wave-maker team culture. Experience of managing agencies and suppliers and ensuring all contractual requirements are delivered on time and budget. Experience of analysing and monitoring data in a consumer/supporter environment and utilising outputs to advise and drive forward activity. Skills in producing evaluations, proposals and reporting on objectives and sharing insights. Demonstrable ability to work with a variety of different internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Strong product mindset with the ability to balance innovation, income and supporter experience. Strategic thinker with excellent delivery and stakeholder management skills. Data-driven, curious and comfortable working in an iterative, test-and-learn environment. Strong understanding of online fundraising channels. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working, you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £70,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 26th April 2026 , with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Famous Through Innovation (internally known as FAME) is the strategic pillar that aims to embed a bold, insight-led innovation culture across ARUK to unlock new fundraising opportunities, expand our supporter base, and future-proof income. By scanning for trends, testing new ideas and products and scaling what works, this strategy will help drive the transformational growth needed to reach our income target by 2030. The Head of Fundraising Innovation is responsible for the development and delivery of the 5-year strategy across fundraising product innovation. They are responsible for the leading the Fundraising Innovation team in strategic development, testing and scaling of innovative fundraising products, as well as the testing and optimisation of online fundraising to improve conversion, retention and lifetime value. Ensuring the team stay ahead of sector and digital trends, translating insight into practical product development that grows income and enhances supporter experience. Key Responsibilities: Fundraising and Marketing Strategy In collaboration with the Director of Supporter Led Fundraising and fellow F&M Heads, plan, implement and deliver the 2033 Fundraising & Marketing Strategy. Shapes and oversees the fundraising innovation programme, creating the systems, culture, and strategic direction needed to enable a sustainable pipeline of breakthrough ideas that drive long term income growth. Maintain a central and neutral position across Fundraising and Marketing, ensuring cross organisational alignment and impartial prioritisation of innovation across portfolios. Responsible for the overarching Innovation and Online Fundraising in year plans and strategy Direct line management of 2 managers. Lead Fundraising Innovation team of 5. Fundraising Product Strategy Lead fundraising innovation team of two. Support the Fundraising Innovation Manager on their leadership of the innovation programme board FAME, and fundraising product innovation roadmap aligned to driving income growth and supporter engagement objectives. Support the Fundraising Innovation Manager to identify opportunities to evolve existing fundraising products and create new digital-first income streams. Online Fundraising Innovation Lead online fundraising team of three. Support Online Fundraising Manager in testing and optimising online fundraising to improve conversion, retention and lifetime value. Stay ahead of sector and digital trends, translating insight into practical product development. Supporter Experience & Insight Ensure Innovation and online fundraising teams design supporter-centred fundraising products informed by insight, data and user research. Ensure products are accessible, inclusive and aligned with brand and values. Testing, Data & Performance Establish and monitor processes for the team that allow robust testing and evaluation frameworks for new and existing fundraising products. Establish processes and ways of working for the team that ensure they use data and analytics to inform product decisions and prioritisation. Define and track KPIs including income performance, engagement metrics and ROI. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate across ARUK to deliver fundraising innovation that drives organisational strategic priorities. Manage relationships with external platforms, agencies and suppliers. Ensure compliance with GDPR, ethical fundraising standards and safeguarding policies. Leadership & Capability Building Lead and develop a high-performing fundraising innovation team and online fundraising team. Responsibility of innovation budgets and forecasts. Build product-led thinking and innovation capability across fundraising teams. Budget management and reporting Ensure that all financial targets are met and that the team is managed in the most cost-effective way possible Compile 3-year forecasts and annual budgets in line with operational planning Ensure any necessary mitigation planning is carried out to achieve budget. Knowledge, skills and experience needed: Significant experience in fundraising product development or innovation, ideally in the charity or not-for-profit sector. Proven track record of developing and scaling fundraising products or online income streams. Experience working with testing frameworks, analytics and performance measurement. Experience of leading multi-function teams to achieve goals and maintain a wave-maker team culture. Experience of managing agencies and suppliers and ensuring all contractual requirements are delivered on time and budget. Experience of analysing and monitoring data in a consumer/supporter environment and utilising outputs to advise and drive forward activity. Skills in producing evaluations, proposals and reporting on objectives and sharing insights. Demonstrable ability to work with a variety of different internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Strong product mindset with the ability to balance innovation, income and supporter experience. Strategic thinker with excellent delivery and stakeholder management skills. Data-driven, curious and comfortable working in an iterative, test-and-learn environment. Strong understanding of online fundraising channels. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working, you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £70,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 26th April 2026 , with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
This role is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of Alzheimer's Research UK s Supporter Experience strategy. This is a transformation programme and requires a leader who can not only lead a team but support an organisation to work collaboratively to enhance supporters trust, satisfaction and connection with their relationship with Alzheimer s Research UK, recognising the importance of their role in helping to get to a cure. The Head of Supporter Experience will lead two critical teams who all contribute to delivering our Supporter Experience; the Supporter Operations function which include both Supporter Relations (front end) and Fundraising Operations (back end) and the Supporter Engagement and Journeys team. But you ll also work collaboratively to improve our Supporter Experience across the organisation including those who give money, time, voice influence and deliver our mission (partners and researchers). You will champion, design and oversee the implementation a personal, relevant and tailored experience either through direct responsibilities or through influence, coaching and inspiring colleagues across the organisation to ensure that we are delivering our brand and supporter experience principles consistently across all supporter touch points and communications. You ll bring expertise in designing and delivering marketing personalisation and data automation through frameworks and tools meaning you ll be data literate and experienced in implementing and embedding a martech approach. But most importantly you ll be passionate about giving supporters a fantastic experience so that they stay longer, do more and feel like a valued part of getting to a cure for dementia. You will be part of an Individual Giving and Legacy leadership team who will work collaboratively to deliver a joined-up mass income growth strategy, ensuring that we deliver a diverse product portfolio, exceptional supporter experience, and high performing teams. Key Responsibilities: Supporter Experience Leadership: Lead and own the Supporter Experience Transformation Programme, providing strategic leadership which enables the successful implementation and ongoing integration of our Supporter Experience strategy across the organisation to achieve its long-term goals. Develop a high performing Supporter Experience team, creating synergy and consistency of our supporter relations, operations and supporter engagement (journeys and loyalty comms). Coach and inspire colleges across the organisation, working collaboratively to embed supporter principles and journey frameworks to support the delivery of our organisation objectives within time, money and voice, leading for our holistic and joined up experience, moving us away from product / audience silos. Work with Fundraising Heads on how Supporter Experience can grow their income, and provide support with income modelling and budgets for long term income forecasts and annual ops planning cycles. Representing Supporter Experience on key programme boards and working groups to maximise our internal engagement and understanding of our Supporter Experience priorities and activity, but to also optimise our Supporter Experience by understanding the prioritise across the organisation. Technical leadership: You will be responsible for ensuring Fundraising Operations are integrated, automated, compliant and efficient, not just within your own teams, but also across all of fundraising, marketing, communications and engagement. Always champion the supporter, working closely with our Head of Marketing Planning and Head of Insight and BI Teams to record, track and utilise supporter insights and Supporter Experience performance data to optimise our Supporter Experience Strategy. Responsible for ensuring we are utilising our martech tools and capabilities, and working closely with Digital, Data and Technology to ensure we deliver the most efficient and effective supporter journeys that feel personal, relevant and timely for our supporters. Responsible for keeping up to date on latest thinking, tools and technology for delivering effective Supporter Experiences. Team management: Lead the Supporter Experience team, ensuring clarity of team purpose and vision, and driving high performance at all levels, and ensure the team is structured effectively for high performance and delivery of our growth plans. Directly manage your direct reports, developing an effective and joined up Supporter Experience Management team, ensuring all team members have clear, SMART objectives and development plans in place and routine performance reviews are undertaken. Knowledge, skills and experience needed: Significant experience of martech tools and the design and implementation of supporter/customer journeys within these tools. Experience of successfully managing teams through change and transformation. Experience of driving a high-performance culture through clear accountabilities, objective setting, performance management, coaching, feedback, and development. Demonstrates high levels of knowledge and practical implementation of fundraising/marketing compliance. Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and motivate cross-functional teams. Strategic communications planning. Experience of audience insight and segmentation principles and use of data and CRM systems to develop supporter journeys and measure and evaluate success. Strong people skills including people management, influencing at a senior level, and coaching across the organisation. Skilled at working collaboratively and able to lead for collaborative working. Confident with transformation and change management. Self-management and setting own goals and milestones against understanding of supporter experience strategy. Exceptional diplomacy, tact, and stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills. Comfortable giving direction and making decisions where there is some degree of ambiguity. Able to help others develop a common focus and clarity in what they are trying to achieve. Ambitious, innovative, creative, target-driven and self-motivated. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £70,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 26th April 2026 , with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
This role is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of Alzheimer's Research UK s Supporter Experience strategy. This is a transformation programme and requires a leader who can not only lead a team but support an organisation to work collaboratively to enhance supporters trust, satisfaction and connection with their relationship with Alzheimer s Research UK, recognising the importance of their role in helping to get to a cure. The Head of Supporter Experience will lead two critical teams who all contribute to delivering our Supporter Experience; the Supporter Operations function which include both Supporter Relations (front end) and Fundraising Operations (back end) and the Supporter Engagement and Journeys team. But you ll also work collaboratively to improve our Supporter Experience across the organisation including those who give money, time, voice influence and deliver our mission (partners and researchers). You will champion, design and oversee the implementation a personal, relevant and tailored experience either through direct responsibilities or through influence, coaching and inspiring colleagues across the organisation to ensure that we are delivering our brand and supporter experience principles consistently across all supporter touch points and communications. You ll bring expertise in designing and delivering marketing personalisation and data automation through frameworks and tools meaning you ll be data literate and experienced in implementing and embedding a martech approach. But most importantly you ll be passionate about giving supporters a fantastic experience so that they stay longer, do more and feel like a valued part of getting to a cure for dementia. You will be part of an Individual Giving and Legacy leadership team who will work collaboratively to deliver a joined-up mass income growth strategy, ensuring that we deliver a diverse product portfolio, exceptional supporter experience, and high performing teams. Key Responsibilities: Supporter Experience Leadership: Lead and own the Supporter Experience Transformation Programme, providing strategic leadership which enables the successful implementation and ongoing integration of our Supporter Experience strategy across the organisation to achieve its long-term goals. Develop a high performing Supporter Experience team, creating synergy and consistency of our supporter relations, operations and supporter engagement (journeys and loyalty comms). Coach and inspire colleges across the organisation, working collaboratively to embed supporter principles and journey frameworks to support the delivery of our organisation objectives within time, money and voice, leading for our holistic and joined up experience, moving us away from product / audience silos. Work with Fundraising Heads on how Supporter Experience can grow their income, and provide support with income modelling and budgets for long term income forecasts and annual ops planning cycles. Representing Supporter Experience on key programme boards and working groups to maximise our internal engagement and understanding of our Supporter Experience priorities and activity, but to also optimise our Supporter Experience by understanding the prioritise across the organisation. Technical leadership: You will be responsible for ensuring Fundraising Operations are integrated, automated, compliant and efficient, not just within your own teams, but also across all of fundraising, marketing, communications and engagement. Always champion the supporter, working closely with our Head of Marketing Planning and Head of Insight and BI Teams to record, track and utilise supporter insights and Supporter Experience performance data to optimise our Supporter Experience Strategy. Responsible for ensuring we are utilising our martech tools and capabilities, and working closely with Digital, Data and Technology to ensure we deliver the most efficient and effective supporter journeys that feel personal, relevant and timely for our supporters. Responsible for keeping up to date on latest thinking, tools and technology for delivering effective Supporter Experiences. Team management: Lead the Supporter Experience team, ensuring clarity of team purpose and vision, and driving high performance at all levels, and ensure the team is structured effectively for high performance and delivery of our growth plans. Directly manage your direct reports, developing an effective and joined up Supporter Experience Management team, ensuring all team members have clear, SMART objectives and development plans in place and routine performance reviews are undertaken. Knowledge, skills and experience needed: Significant experience of martech tools and the design and implementation of supporter/customer journeys within these tools. Experience of successfully managing teams through change and transformation. Experience of driving a high-performance culture through clear accountabilities, objective setting, performance management, coaching, feedback, and development. Demonstrates high levels of knowledge and practical implementation of fundraising/marketing compliance. Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and motivate cross-functional teams. Strategic communications planning. Experience of audience insight and segmentation principles and use of data and CRM systems to develop supporter journeys and measure and evaluate success. Strong people skills including people management, influencing at a senior level, and coaching across the organisation. Skilled at working collaboratively and able to lead for collaborative working. Confident with transformation and change management. Self-management and setting own goals and milestones against understanding of supporter experience strategy. Exceptional diplomacy, tact, and stakeholder management, influencing and coaching skills. Comfortable giving direction and making decisions where there is some degree of ambiguity. Able to help others develop a common focus and clarity in what they are trying to achieve. Ambitious, innovative, creative, target-driven and self-motivated. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £70,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 26th April 2026 , with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
We are looking for a Policy Manager to join our dynamic and well-respected policy team. Our team s mission is to ensure people affected by dementia benefit from the progress in research, by providing evidence and insights to influence decision-makers. This ranges from making the case to increase investment in dementia research, promoting the concept of good Brain Health to reduce the risk of developing dementia through to preparing health systems to be ready for future dementia treatments. Policy and Public Affairs team encourages creativity and new ways of doing things. The post holder will have opportunities to take initiative and work on projects that take the charity in new directions. The postholder will report to the Head of Policy (Access and Innovation), working across the wider Policy and Public Affairs team. The team takes a matrix approach to our work, using the skills and expertise across the team to maximise impact of a project. The role is based near Cambridge and will include work in London and elsewhere in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio As an agile organisation the portfolio of the team is constantly evolving. Currently focus areas for the role will be : Increase government investment in dementia research, working with Alzheimer s Research UK s research team to articulate priorities for spending and ensure we have robust policy proposals which government can implement. There will be a particular focus on clinical trial infrastructure and recruiting a more diverse range of participants in research Clinical engagement, by managing and growing our clinical engagement activities and the planning of our annual clinical conference. Strengthening the team s patient and public involvement and engagement work. This will involve champion PPI across the wider team, managing our current public and patient forums and leading a programme of work to ensure our engagement is innovative and sector leading. Leading work to ensure our Stats Hub is accurate, timely and best supports our policy and data analysis work. Policy development To develop and manage programmes of work on key strategic policy areas that position ARUK as a key influencer both nationally and internationally. This may include the commissioning of external evidence generation. Provide expertise on the relevant evidence, insight and policy context to enable the development of new innovative policy ideas and solutions that deliver on our strategic priorities. Manage the development of substantial and credible policy outputs, including briefings, reports, submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate. Working with the communications team to ensure our policy work is disseminated to our key audiences via a range of appropriate channels in order to maximise our reach and impact. Develop and maintain mechanisms to keep abreast of the policy environment relevant to the portfolio of the post. Analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex project activities, delegating and managing the policy advisors to achieve set deliverables through their management of day-to-day activities. As Policy and Public Affairs works in a matrix structure this may include managing deliverables with policy advisors across the team. Support the join-up between projects and across the wider team to ensure shared knowledge and the opportunity to maximise influence and impact. Stakeholder engagement and management To develop and manage stakeholder engagement of key policy contacts, developing relationships within the research and the wider clinical field across a range of organisations. Actively promote patient and public involvement in the development and delivery of projects. Work with Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders to maximise the impact of our policy work. To attend external working groups and help develop partnerships beneficial to ARUK. Work with other charities to ensure ARUK is playing a leadership role in shaping government medical research policy. Research and data analysis To oversee the analysis of necessary data and understanding, working with other ARUK colleagues, to produce accurate, timely and insightful policy materials, briefings and media stories. Line Management Responsibilities To line manage and develop a Policy Advisor, providing coaching mentoring and performance management as appropriate. Work with Heads of Policy and other Managers to support our team mission, wider team development and our commitment to excellence. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level or equivalent Experience and success in policy development and influencing change. Experience of building constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a biomedical research or health setting. Experience of writing and reviewing complex policy reports. Understanding of range of channels for communicating policy work. Experience of line management Experience of delivering consultation responses and working with government teams to embed ideas. Confidence working with computers good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. A passionate, proactive and curious policy professional. Strong negotiation skills. Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels both face to face and remotely. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage and develop people. Ability to manage a broad programme of work. Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communication style for different audiences to maximise impact. Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to identify key messages. Professional and hard-working team player Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure Ability to show initiative and adaptability in a complex and changing policy environment Strategic outlook with a clear focus on impact. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Policy Manager to join our dynamic and well-respected policy team. Our team s mission is to ensure people affected by dementia benefit from the progress in research, by providing evidence and insights to influence decision-makers. This ranges from making the case to increase investment in dementia research, promoting the concept of good Brain Health to reduce the risk of developing dementia through to preparing health systems to be ready for future dementia treatments. Policy and Public Affairs team encourages creativity and new ways of doing things. The post holder will have opportunities to take initiative and work on projects that take the charity in new directions. The postholder will report to the Head of Policy (Access and Innovation), working across the wider Policy and Public Affairs team. The team takes a matrix approach to our work, using the skills and expertise across the team to maximise impact of a project. The role is based near Cambridge and will include work in London and elsewhere in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio As an agile organisation the portfolio of the team is constantly evolving. Currently focus areas for the role will be : Increase government investment in dementia research, working with Alzheimer s Research UK s research team to articulate priorities for spending and ensure we have robust policy proposals which government can implement. There will be a particular focus on clinical trial infrastructure and recruiting a more diverse range of participants in research Clinical engagement, by managing and growing our clinical engagement activities and the planning of our annual clinical conference. Strengthening the team s patient and public involvement and engagement work. This will involve champion PPI across the wider team, managing our current public and patient forums and leading a programme of work to ensure our engagement is innovative and sector leading. Leading work to ensure our Stats Hub is accurate, timely and best supports our policy and data analysis work. Policy development To develop and manage programmes of work on key strategic policy areas that position ARUK as a key influencer both nationally and internationally. This may include the commissioning of external evidence generation. Provide expertise on the relevant evidence, insight and policy context to enable the development of new innovative policy ideas and solutions that deliver on our strategic priorities. Manage the development of substantial and credible policy outputs, including briefings, reports, submissions to government departments and their agencies, parliamentary committees, and other UK and international organisations as appropriate. Working with the communications team to ensure our policy work is disseminated to our key audiences via a range of appropriate channels in order to maximise our reach and impact. Develop and maintain mechanisms to keep abreast of the policy environment relevant to the portfolio of the post. Analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex project activities, delegating and managing the policy advisors to achieve set deliverables through their management of day-to-day activities. As Policy and Public Affairs works in a matrix structure this may include managing deliverables with policy advisors across the team. Support the join-up between projects and across the wider team to ensure shared knowledge and the opportunity to maximise influence and impact. Stakeholder engagement and management To develop and manage stakeholder engagement of key policy contacts, developing relationships within the research and the wider clinical field across a range of organisations. Actively promote patient and public involvement in the development and delivery of projects. Work with Public Affairs colleagues to strengthen existing and emerging relationships with political and other parliamentary stakeholders to maximise the impact of our policy work. To attend external working groups and help develop partnerships beneficial to ARUK. Work with other charities to ensure ARUK is playing a leadership role in shaping government medical research policy. Research and data analysis To oversee the analysis of necessary data and understanding, working with other ARUK colleagues, to produce accurate, timely and insightful policy materials, briefings and media stories. Line Management Responsibilities To line manage and develop a Policy Advisor, providing coaching mentoring and performance management as appropriate. Work with Heads of Policy and other Managers to support our team mission, wider team development and our commitment to excellence. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level or equivalent Experience and success in policy development and influencing change. Experience of building constructive relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations, especially within a biomedical research or health setting. Experience of writing and reviewing complex policy reports. Understanding of range of channels for communicating policy work. Experience of line management Experience of delivering consultation responses and working with government teams to embed ideas. Confidence working with computers good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. A passionate, proactive and curious policy professional. Strong negotiation skills. Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels both face to face and remotely. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to manage and develop people. Ability to manage a broad programme of work. Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communication style for different audiences to maximise impact. Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to identify key messages. Professional and hard-working team player Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure Ability to show initiative and adaptability in a complex and changing policy environment Strategic outlook with a clear focus on impact. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) funding. With much of the charity s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities. This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave. Key Responsibilities: Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity s 10-year strategy. Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team. Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively. Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK. Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news. Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc). Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed Oversee the charity s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research. Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative. Manage and evolve the News and Views sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content. Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives. Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects. Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders. Ensure activities comply with ARUK s branding and style guide. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience. Experience of working with the media at a national level. Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences. Line management experience. Project management experience. Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters. Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research. Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development. An eye for creativity and innovation in communications. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation. First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense. A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level. Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative. A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research. Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024 . click apply for full job details
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
The Science Communications Manager leads an expert team that inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer s Research UK (ARUK) funding. With much of the charity s fundraising propositions centring around our research portfolio, this role and the team it leads, are the keystone that unites our research output and fundraising approaches. This means working closely with our Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams to create impactful research content, as well as supporting engagement activities. This means you will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. You will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is absolutely critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave. Key Responsibilities: Work with both the Senior Science Communications Manager and the Head of Communications, as well as colleagues in the Research team to plan and implement inspirational science communications programmes and initiatives that support the delivery of the charity s 10-year strategy. Lead and develop a team of two Officers, working closely across the wider science communications team. Develop and maintain a first-rate working knowledge of the dementia research field, including ARUK s portfolio, strategy, impact and history, and act as one of the go-to people for the latest information and insight in dementia research and able to communicate this effectively. Ensure the team develops and maintains relationships with a wide network of experts from across the dementia research field, including through attending research conferences and representing ARUK. Work closely with the Research team and wider Sci Comms team to develop and implement communications plans for dementia research stories both ARUK-funded and responding to other stories in the news. Responsible for regular out-of-hours science sign off, alongside the wider science communications management team (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc). Supporting the Philanthropy and Gifts in Wills teams by ensuring progress reports are delivered on time and have met the required brief, producing other engaging research content when needed Oversee the charity s work to engage researchers, growing the field, sharing best practice, and coordinating events and development opportunities to ensure the UK remains a world-class place to conduct dementia research. Develop and maintain high-level narrative documents that make the case for research and the work of ARUK, and devise and develop innovative and creative communications products and campaigns based on this narrative. Manage and evolve the News and Views sections of the ARUK website, ensuring engaging and up-to-date content, video and graphics, and monitoring the performance of digital content. Support the public-facing communications for our major research initiatives such as the Drug Discovery Alliance, Clinical Accelerator programme and other funding initiatives. Represent ARUK to a high level within key relationships and partnership projects. Manage multiple short- and long-term projects, working with teams within the charity and key external stakeholders. Ensure activities comply with ARUK s branding and style guide. What we are looking for: Educated to Degree Level in life sciences or relevant experience. Experience of working with the media at a national level. Experience of developing multi-media communications including film content, infographics for a variety of audiences. Line management experience. Project management experience. Creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries; managing the progress reporting for a philanthropic audience and creating content for supporter and researcher newsletters. Ability to identify and develop creative and engaging public communications opportunities emanating from scientific research. Can lead and manage a team, taking on responsibility of their performance and helping career development. An eye for creativity and innovation in communications. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills: can work collaboratively with and manage multiple stakeholders within and outside the organisation. First-rate editorial and writing skills, excellent journalistic and news sense. A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences to a high level. Working with drive, flair, independence, intelligence and initiative. A passion for, and curiosity about, dementia research. Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and beyond, to work outside of regular office hours when needed. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 19th October 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024 . click apply for full job details
This is a highly creative role in a fast-moving and busy team and plays a vital part in meeting the organisation s increasing demand for engaging and bespoke content. The Design Assistant will work within the Creative Team, supporting the wider organisation to drive the continued growth of the charity s brand awareness and income. The successful candidate will join the team at an exciting time, as the organisation is continuing to develop and embed it s fresh new visual style and brand platform. They will work at the forefront of the creation of a wide of range assets, supporting a large number of projects. They will tackle a wide variety of different briefs and must ensure that all end products meet the high-quality standards we set ourselves. They will embed themselves in the organisation as a trusted expert when it comes to our visual brand, ensuring all work is consistent with our style and fits our brand character. This role will be known internally as Design Executive . Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Support teams across the organisation by delivering high quality assets across a range of design disciplines from printed brochures and posters to basic infographics and digital media. Work with other design team members to run the team s workflow by keeping up-to-date with the request management tool, responding to colleagues, actioning feedback on jobs and communicating progress of tasks. Maintaining and organising ARUK s creative assets within internal systems, ensuring assets are stored correctly and made available to others. Advise and support teams on design best practice, providing insight into previous successes and potential solutions for their projects. Work with and guide external agencies where creative work is outsourced. Ensure all activities comply with ARUK brand and data guidelines and meet the high professional standards of ARUK and represents the values of the organisation to the fullest. Capable of and a passion for, developing eye-catching work across multiple formats. Able to demonstrate creative flare and enthusiasm to produce innovative and attention-grabbing work. What we are looking for: Experience of digital and offline design, using programs such as Adobe software. A qualification or experience in using creative software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Understanding of brand guidelines and how to use them effectively. Experience of working to brief, ensuring final items are fit for purpose. Excellent eye for effective and engaging design and shows a high level of precision in their work. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to work precisely to a brief and work across a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. A quick learner with the ability to develop skills & techniques in new areas. The ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment and manage workload to hit deadlines. A positive, confident and friendly, approachable manner who is a real team player. Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative, as well as collaborating with others. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 12th October 2025 , with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector. ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer s Research UK
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
This is a highly creative role in a fast-moving and busy team and plays a vital part in meeting the organisation s increasing demand for engaging and bespoke content. The Design Assistant will work within the Creative Team, supporting the wider organisation to drive the continued growth of the charity s brand awareness and income. The successful candidate will join the team at an exciting time, as the organisation is continuing to develop and embed it s fresh new visual style and brand platform. They will work at the forefront of the creation of a wide of range assets, supporting a large number of projects. They will tackle a wide variety of different briefs and must ensure that all end products meet the high-quality standards we set ourselves. They will embed themselves in the organisation as a trusted expert when it comes to our visual brand, ensuring all work is consistent with our style and fits our brand character. This role will be known internally as Design Executive . Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Support teams across the organisation by delivering high quality assets across a range of design disciplines from printed brochures and posters to basic infographics and digital media. Work with other design team members to run the team s workflow by keeping up-to-date with the request management tool, responding to colleagues, actioning feedback on jobs and communicating progress of tasks. Maintaining and organising ARUK s creative assets within internal systems, ensuring assets are stored correctly and made available to others. Advise and support teams on design best practice, providing insight into previous successes and potential solutions for their projects. Work with and guide external agencies where creative work is outsourced. Ensure all activities comply with ARUK brand and data guidelines and meet the high professional standards of ARUK and represents the values of the organisation to the fullest. Capable of and a passion for, developing eye-catching work across multiple formats. Able to demonstrate creative flare and enthusiasm to produce innovative and attention-grabbing work. What we are looking for: Experience of digital and offline design, using programs such as Adobe software. A qualification or experience in using creative software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Understanding of brand guidelines and how to use them effectively. Experience of working to brief, ensuring final items are fit for purpose. Excellent eye for effective and engaging design and shows a high level of precision in their work. Excellent organisational skills; the ability to work precisely to a brief and work across a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines. A quick learner with the ability to develop skills & techniques in new areas. The ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment and manage workload to hit deadlines. A positive, confident and friendly, approachable manner who is a real team player. Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative, as well as collaborating with others. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 12th October 2025 , with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector. ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer s Research UK
