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Interim Business Development Manager - Life Sciences (Maternity Cover) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive inward investment and business expansion within the Life Sciences sector. This role focuses on attracting global and domestic organisations to invest and grow in the West Midlands, contributing to sector growth and job creation. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage a pipeline of projects to deliver job creation in the region. Identify and secure inward investment and expansion opportunities within Life Sciences. Promote the region's strengths and create compelling value propositions for investors. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and partners to ensure efficient project handling. Represent the region at trade fairs and exhibitions to showcase opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with industry associations, trade bodies, and intermediaries. Work closely with national trade and investment teams on strategic account management. Maintain accurate records using CRM systems for transparency and reporting. Essential Skills & Experience Proven consultative sales and business development capability. Strong understanding of Life Sciences sector and economic drivers. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making. Experience in developing and delivering business development strategies. Desirable Private sector experience within Life Sciences or advisory services. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Full Training • Mentoring • Career Progression • Hybrid Working Horsham Ready to start a career where you can grow fast, and make a real impact? If you re a people person with drive, curiosity, and ambition , this is your chance to launch a long-term career in recruitment - one that combines high earning potential with genuine purpose. At Next Phase, we specialise in connecting brilliant people with organisations leading breakthroughs in life sciences. You don t need experience in recruitment (or science!) - just confidence, energy, and the desire to learn. We ll give you everything else. What we Offer Comprehensive Training & Mentoring From day one, you ll receive hands-on coaching, structured learning, and mentoring from experienced recruiters. You ll learn the full recruitment process - from building relationships to managing client partnerships - at your own pace, with constant support. Clear Career Path We promote from within. You ll have a clear progression path from Trainee to Consultant, Senior, Manager and beyond - with targets, pay rises, and promotions clearly mapped out. Supportive Team Culture You ll join a friendly, close-knit team that celebrates success together. We ll challenge you to grow, but you ll never be on your own. Rewards & Benefits Competitive base salary + up to 50% uncapped commission Annual profit share bonus Hybrid working & flexible benefits Overseas incentives & team trips Office perks pool table, darts, drinks fridge, great coffee Fitness & charity challenges Why Next Phase? We work with cutting-edge companies shaping the future of healthcare - from biotech start-ups to global pharma leaders. Every placement you make helps bring life-changing treatments and technologies to patients worldwide. You ll be part of something meaningful, every single day. What You ll Be Doing Build relationships with candidates and clients in the life science sector Learn and master the full recruitment process with expert guidance Develop your own network and grow your specialist market Collaborate with senior consultants and learn from the best What We re Looking For A recent graduate or early-career professional eager to learn A confident communicator who enjoys speaking with people Motivated, ambitious, and ready to build a successful career Experience in sales, customer service, customer-facing marketing or a relationship building role Your Career Starts Here If you want training, progression, and a place where your success is genuinely supported - join Next Phase and build a career that changes lives. Apply now and take your first step into recruitment with purpose.

Senior Architect / Associate level vacancy within a multidisciplinary Design & Construction company. Our client is looking to grow to meet an increased demand in the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Laboratory and Manufacturing (GMP) sectors. Projects are complex, varied and highly serviced usually based in the UK. They are looking for a Senior / Associate Architect with 10+ years of practical experience working in the UK to join their growing team. What you will be doing You will be running smaller projects individually or will be working as part of the team On larger projects, you will be acting as an Architectural Design Team Leader managing a team of 2-4 persons Will be working on RIBA 2, 3, 4 and/or 5 design stages What do we need from you Qualified Architect with 10+ years of professional architectural design experience working in the UK, and 5+ years of practical experience with Revit Excellent design skills with demonstrable experience in highly serviced, complex projects (ideally Pharma/manufacturing/life science but open to healthcare, fit-out and other complex project types Thorough understanding of planning and building control requirements Ability and flexibility to work across multiple projects to achieve set deadlines - Required practical experience: Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, MS Office suite, SketchUp What skills would be desirable: Client facing Confident when presenting to client Multidiscipline team leadership Specialist design skills applicable or transferable to our project type This is a rare chance to join a happy team in a very well-run company, with a strong work pipeline in a senior managerial position. If you're suitable and interested please get in touch with your CV for a confidential conversation. Your expert recruitment consultant is Kieran How, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Expansion Manager - Major CCS Infrastructure Project • • Teesside (with regular UK travel) NES Fircroft are working this role an exclusive basis with The Northern Endurance Partnership The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) is delivering one of the UK's most important low-carbon infrastructure projects, building the onshore and offshore pipelines, storage sites and wells that will safely transport millions of tonnes of CO2 to the North Sea. This work is central to decarbonising Teesside and the Humber and to achieving the UK's net zero goals. We're now looking for a senior Expansion Manager to lead the next phase: a programme including an 88km onshore pipeline, 100km of offshore pipelines, two new CO2 storage sites and wells. Why this role matters You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering a critical part of the UK's energy transition, taking a multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme through development, regulatory approvals, and Final Investment Decision (FID). What you'll do: Lead the integrated Expansion programme - onshore & offshore scope through project development and beyond FID. Build and resource the project organisation (team, contractors, systems, governance). Oversee strategy for contracting, procurement, cost, schedule, risk and HSSE. Drive regulatory and consenting activity, including Development Consent Order (DCO). Act as a key interface with regulators, government, industry partners and local stakeholders. Deliver a competitive, safe and world-class CO2 transport and storage solution. What we're looking for: Extensive experience leading large, complex infrastructure projects, ideally across pipelines, offshore assets, and wells. Deep understanding of project governance, assurance frameworks, and risk management. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators and government. Strategic thinker who can operate in complex, ambiguous environments and build collaboration across multiple organisations. CCUS or energy transition experience would be a real advantage. This is a unique opportunity to lead a first-of-a-kind UK project and make a direct impact on national decarbonisation efforts. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Expansion Manager - Major CCS Infrastructure Project • • Teesside (with regular UK travel) NES Fircroft are working this role an exclusive basis with The Northern Endurance Partnership The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) is delivering one of the UK's most important low-carbon infrastructure projects, building the onshore and offshore pipelines, storage sites and wells that will safely transport millions of tonnes of CO2 to the North Sea. This work is central to decarbonising Teesside and the Humber and to achieving the UK's net zero goals. We're now looking for a senior Expansion Manager to lead the next phase: a programme including an 88km onshore pipeline, 100km of offshore pipelines, two new CO2 storage sites and wells. Why this role matters You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering a critical part of the UK's energy transition, taking a multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme through development, regulatory approvals, and Final Investment Decision (FID). What you'll do: Lead the integrated Expansion programme - onshore & offshore scope through project development and beyond FID. Build and resource the project organisation (team, contractors, systems, governance). Oversee strategy for contracting, procurement, cost, schedule, risk and HSSE. Drive regulatory and consenting activity, including Development Consent Order (DCO). Act as a key interface with regulators, government, industry partners and local stakeholders. Deliver a competitive, safe and world-class CO2 transport and storage solution. What we're looking for: Extensive experience leading large, complex infrastructure projects, ideally across pipelines, offshore assets, and wells. Deep understanding of project governance, assurance frameworks, and risk management. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators and government. Strategic thinker who can operate in complex, ambiguous environments and build collaboration across multiple organisations. CCUS or energy transition experience would be a real advantage. This is a unique opportunity to lead a first-of-a-kind UK project and make a direct impact on national decarbonisation efforts. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

The Senior Clinical Trial Manager will be responsible for managing clinical trial sites from study startup throughout the course of the clinical trials until site close out. They will work to oversee that all aspects of the conduct of the trial sites and or across their assigned assets are in compliance with the study protocol, study operation plans, ICH current GCPs, and regulatory requirements. They will work collaboratively with the Sponsor Clinical Project Manager (CPM), Clinical Research Organization (CRO) representative(s), vendors and other Sponsor functional departments (as required) to drive start-up and ongoing oversight of clinical studies. They may have direct reports of Clinical Trial Managers across the clinical operations portfolios ensuring their clinical program deliverables are delivered to time, cost and quality. Responsabilities: Participate in the planning, implementation and management of sponsor clinical trials/assets in compliance with industry regulations, ICH-GCP and applicable sponsor controlled documents. Oversee the site management of CROs and clinical trial sites to ensure delivery, per scope of work or contractual agreements, meet recruitment targets and deliver high quality data on time. Track site visit and trip report metrics; data quality concerns and site level trending of protocol deviations. Conduct oversight site visits including pharmacy visits, as required, to evaluate site and CRA performance and ensure adherence to study protocols, study operation plans, ICH GCP and regulatory requirements Attend and assist, as required, at Initiation visits to confirm site training of therapeutic indication(s) and associated study procedures (e.g. Pharmacy training) and help build and foster sponsor-CRO-Investigator - site relationships Review a percentage of CRA monitoring trip reports, ensuring oversight of CRO CRA and Site compliance with protocol, study plans, SOPs and ICH and GCPs, escalate identified report issues and ensure CRO study team resolve identified concerns • Collaborate with sponsor CPM and sponsor Medical Monitor for country and site identification, feasibility and selection to optimize processes to ensure efficient start-up timelines are met. Manage study start up in collaboration with internal and external project teams (e.g. sponsor Project Manager, Regulatory, Clinical Supplies, Third Party Vendors, CRO) to ensure start up timelines are clearly defined and implemented, working to identify any risks and resolving any issues. Act as subject matter expert for assigned protocols for study related issues, protocol and clinical operational queries arising from CRO, IRB/IECs/RAs, Third Party Vendors and sites. Provide routine updates to the internal project team on study status/issues Manages the CRO/clinical trial site during start-up activities including, but not limited to, budget and contract negotiations, IRB/EC submissions and response and facilitation of essential document collection Provide direction and support to the CPM in ensuring consistency of Clinical Operations processes across clinical trials and regions, identifying areas where trial specific or regional differences are appropriate. Manages consistency of Clinical Operations processes across clinical trials and regions, identifying areas where trial specific or regional differences are appropriate Works cross-functionally with other sponsor departments (Clinical Supplies, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs) to ensure all clinical trial activities performed by sponsor as a Sponsor are performed according to study requirements and timelines. Contribute to the development and/or participate in the review of study related documents including (but not limited to) site feasibility, protocol, informed consent documents (master and/or site specific), budgets, monitoring plans, regulatory and start-up plans, patient recruitment plans, pharmacy and lab manuals, case report form development and training materials Execute and/or deliver trial specific training as required Review of open action items and data trends; working with CROs to escalate and resolve identified issues to ensure standards for monitoring and reporting are met as well as to ensure better efficiencies and execution of our studies Contribute to the development of and oversees implementation of patient recruitment and retention strategies and acts on any deviations from plan Support study team with site selection while optimizing start-up processes to ensure efficient start-up timelines are met. Attend and present at Investigator Meetings on Clinical Operations topics, as required May oversee the accurate, timely, and complete tracking of laboratory samples May represent Clinical Operations in cross-functional initiatives (e.g., start-up, continued process improvements with CROs). Contribute to the development and/or participate in the review of sponsor SOPs, Work Instructions and team policies Contribute to preparation of investigator newsletters or email newsflashes. Supports the internal and external project teams with audits/inspection readiness and activities, resolution of audit/inspection findings and contribution to CAPAs as required Oversight of direct report(s) study execution and procedures as required to ensure regulatory compliance of protocol activities, if appropriate Accountable for ensuring all study deliverables and milestones are met with quality and within timelines Provide direction and support to direct report(s) to ensure consistent approach and process to study execution and procedures amongst various program assets Provides support/escalation point for direct reports as needed Profile: At least 8 years of relevant clinical operational experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical company, and/or CRO Working knowledge of GCP, ICH, GDP and relevant CFRs is required; familiarity with MHRA/EMA/CHMP regulations and guidelines and other international regulatory requirements is a plus Experience with start-up and initiation of clinical trial sites Experience creating and maintaining healthy and creative relationships with clinical trial sites and Principal Investigators, helping to support and influence where required Ability to communicate and coordinate activities with the internal team, clinical sites and vendors Proactively identify project challenges/risks and appropriate corrective actions to the internal study teams and work with internal team, clinical sites and vendors on resolutions with minimal supervision Ability to work independently Experience presenting high level presentations, both orally and in writing Knowledge of and experience with immunotherapies and/or Oncology At least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide . Learn more at

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE About you: Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you motivated by impactful work? Do you have a passion for providing a high quality service? If so, then a career with STERIS in our HR Shared Services team could be a great fit for you! About Us: At STERIS we are a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. Our mission is to help our customers create a healthier and safer world. Working at STERIS, you GROW , LEARN and MAKE A DIFFERENCE . We are currently recruiting for an HR Advisor vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join us in a function that supports the business strategy to engage in rewarding and meaningful work. Our main objective is to deliver an effective and streamlined HR service to the organisation, ensuring a gold standard delivery of a broad range of HR administration. WHAT YOU WILL DO The role is designed to partner with managers and employees at various levels within the business, to provide HR support and solutions in a variety of employee relations areas. The role will consist of onsite working, and travel to other sites in the region. The structure will be; Sheffield site 3 days per week, and then the other 2 days at other NE sites i.e Leicester, Lincoln, Grimsby, Chesterfield, Royal Derby, with one day working from home. The post holder will be required to make routine decisions independently, such as prioritising the work of themselves and others, responding to issues and questions, interpreting policies and procedures and applying these to real life situations. Also responsible for independently addressing more complicated and impactful employee issues and proposing solutions to senior HR team members. Duties - cont'd The post holder will work under some direction but will work independently with managers and employees to resolve issues. The post holder can work at a tactical level, beginning to understand business strategies and aligns their work in support of those goals. The tactical areas of focus will include absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes. Consult and coach managers as they handle performance issues and talent development needs. First point of contact for Employee Relations issues, support investigations and recommend solutions. Working with HR Managers to monitoring absences and then providing proactive HR support to managers as and when required, giving advice and making Occupational Health referrals. Undertake HR orientation and develop and deliver other HR training sessions. Support the wider HR Team - undertake HR research, project support, reporting and analytics, and champion HR initiatives. Required Experience Working towards a CIPD qualification 3+ years experience in a multi-site/matrix environment 3+ years experience supporting employee relations cases Strong working knowledge of UK employment law Skills Ability to build relationships and influence decision making Must be well organized and possess the ability to multitask. Demonstrated project and time management skills, with an ability to set and maintain priorities to meet deadlines. The ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment; handle a multitude of tasks; and adapt to change. STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit . STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Deals team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior stakeholders to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be an Assistant Director in our Healthcare and Life Sciences team playing an important role in Project Delivery, Business Development, Thought Leadership and Practice Development for the Strategy & CDD practice. You will be expected to be able to interact and build relationships with clients, as well as review the Life Sciences market for potential targets and subsectors of interest. Other roles will include the learning and development of the junior team and other managerial tasks. We are a fast-growing Healthcare & Life Sciences Strategy & CDD practice that has created a strong reputation and brand in the market for providing high quality work. We are looking for an individual that can become a leader in the team and help us fuel the next growth phase of our practice. We also often collaborate with our other deal advisory sector teams including M&A, TS and VCS on projects. You'll be someone Demonstrable experience in running Commercial Due Diligence projects / streams in numerous deals, as well as growth strategy projects (preferably in a similar firm / environment) Sector experience and in particular deals and growth strategy experience within the sector. Experience in managing teams to deliver superior results, ability to find innovative solution to complex issues Ability to develop and inspire junior team, knowledge / credential development and contribute more widely to running the team and to BDO Experience in recruitment, learning and development and ability to effectively grow and mentor a team Risk and compliance: working knowledge of ethics and independence, regulation and how to work effectively within guidelines and to mitigate risk Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Deals team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior stakeholders to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be an Assistant Director in our Healthcare and Life Sciences team playing an important role in Project Delivery, Business Development, Thought Leadership and Practice Development for the Strategy & CDD practice. You will be expected to be able to interact and build relationships with clients, as well as review the Life Sciences market for potential targets and subsectors of interest. Other roles will include the learning and development of the junior team and other managerial tasks. We are a fast-growing Healthcare & Life Sciences Strategy & CDD practice that has created a strong reputation and brand in the market for providing high quality work. We are looking for an individual that can become a leader in the team and help us fuel the next growth phase of our practice. We also often collaborate with our other deal advisory sector teams including M&A, TS and VCS on projects. You'll be someone Demonstrable experience in running Commercial Due Diligence projects / streams in numerous deals, as well as growth strategy projects (preferably in a similar firm / environment) Sector experience and in particular deals and growth strategy experience within the sector. Experience in managing teams to deliver superior results, ability to find innovative solution to complex issues Ability to develop and inspire junior team, knowledge / credential development and contribute more widely to running the team and to BDO Experience in recruitment, learning and development and ability to effectively grow and mentor a team Risk and compliance: working knowledge of ethics and independence, regulation and how to work effectively within guidelines and to mitigate risk Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

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. 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