Job Description

Salary

Circa 23,000 per annum

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)

This is a permanent

,

, full time vacancy.

The VacancyThe main purpose of the Research Administrator role is to be a conscientious and dedicated person, who will support the team and provide administrative assistance to the smooth running of various activities within the team, including those associated to grant funding and strategic initiatives. This role sits within the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team, and working closely with colleagues across Finance and Fundraising.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grants management and administration

Provide administrative support associated with the funding and running of research projects, such as processing applications for funding or supporting the review process. Respond to enquiries from grant-holders, applicants and prospective applicants in an accurate and timely manner. Be a key point of contact for grant-holders, and process requests for changes to grants. Assist with the execution of contractual agreements with research organisations. Process invoices, maintain accurate financial records, and assist with the financial monitoring of research expenditure. Maintain digital records of grants and support the ongoing maintenance of ARUK's grant management system.

Research meetings and events

Organise research meetings and events by coordinating schedules, travel and accommodation arrangements, venue hiring, catering, courier collections and deliveries, and liaising with meeting attendees. Assist with the running of meetings and events.

Other duties

Support the team in maintaining external webpages. Provide ad hoc, additional support or resourcing for other Research team activities. Work collaboratively with other Research team members in the delivery of ARUK's grant schemes and strategic initiatives, as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Experience in supporting teams in an administrative capacity Overall IT competency and knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel Experience in ensuring spreadsheets are maintained accurately and kept up-to-date Commitment to ARUK's vision, mission and values Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload Excellent written and verbal communication skills Team worker and flexible in approach Enthusiastic and professional manner


The closing date for applications is the

26th May 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.

The Charity

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.

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.

The Benefits

It is important to offer a range of benefits which are designed to meet both the organisational and individual needs, are market competitive and designed to attract and retain employees.

Holiday entitlement

Healthcare

Sick pay

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies

Learning & development