Job Description

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both. Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
About the role
Interview date: Friday 31st October
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
• three x basic salary life assurance cover
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors

free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) * access to a wellbeing app

• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research and Publications team at Dementia UK, leading on the development and maintenance of high-quality research and publications within the clinical directorate.
As the Head of Research and Publications, you will provide strategic leadership across all research, evaluation and academic publishing activities, supporting the evidence-based development of Admiral Nursing and its impact on families affected by dementia. You will play a key role in embedding research and insight into the charity's operational and strategic planning, ensuring that our work is informed by robust evidence and shared through reputable academic journals and wider press.
You will represent Dementia UK on matters relating to research and academic output, building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to promote our work and influence the wider dementia care landscape. Through your leadership, you will position the charity as a trusted source of clinical and academic expertise, advancing our reputation across the sector..
To succeed in this role, you will hold a doctorate in a relevant health or social care field, with extensive academic activity and publication records in the fields of research or impact. You will possess expert knowledge of the health and social care landscape, particularly in relation to dementia and its impact on individuals and families. Additionally, you will demonstrate significant experience in strategic leadership in research or evaluation within higher education or health and social care organisations.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with .
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It's important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer. If you would like support to make an application or to tell us you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, contact
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
This role will be subject to an Basic DBS check.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs.
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Skills Required