• Coordinate communications activity for strategic projects and campaigns, helping manage timelines, track progress, and ensure delivery against agreed plans.
• Maintain campaign documentation, communications materials, and project assets so they are well-organized and accessible.
• Contribute to editorial calendars, campaign planning processes, and shared communications workflows.
• Support evaluation activity by gathering insights, tracking outputs, and contributing to project reporting, reviews, and recommendations for future communications activity.

Quality, Accuracy & Compliance

• Ensure all communications outputs are accurate, accessible, and aligned with ARUK’s brand, editorial, and communications standards.
• Apply sound judgment when handling sensitive topics and escalate issues appropriately.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing insights, identifying opportunities, and contributing to the development of communications best practice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Needed

• Experience in communications, campaigns, marketing, corporate communications, or a related role.
• Experience producing content and communications materials across multiple channels.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience supporting campaigns, projects, or communications initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging, and audience-focused communications.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.
• Understanding of communications planning, evaluation, and performance measurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to develop clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate content.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret information and communicate it clearly and accurately.
• Good judgment and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

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 £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.
• Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

Application Deadline

• The closing date for applications is the 13th September 2026, 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

• 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 at recruitment@alzheimersresearchuk.org.

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.

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.