Job Description

Salary

Circa 32,000 per annum

Contract type

Permanent

Location

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

Published

a day ago

This is a permanent

,

, full time vacancy.

The VacancyThe Research Officer will play a significant role in supporting the Senior Research Manager and wider team to deliver our researcher engagement strategy, including our flagship research conference and engagement events and support research culture. This role is essential to foster ARUK's research objectives and promote engagement within the research community. They will be collaborating with the Research Team and other teams at Alzheimer's Research UK, such as the Events Team and the Communications and Fundraising teams.


This role sits within the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills and organisational skills to help us make a significant impact in our organisation and wider research community.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research Conferences and Events

Support the development and delivery of the scientific programme and content for Alzheimer's Research UK's annual research conference. Support the collaboration of leading researchers and internal teams at Alzheimer's Research UK, to build the programme for the UK's largest dementia research conference. Contribute and implement plan for continuous improvement for the Alzheimer's Research UK conference and events programme in collaboration with the Events team. Support the development and delivery of events for the wider research team, and our strategic partners. Present at external events to advertise Alzheimer's Research UK funding schemes and provide content supporting Early Career Researchers.

Research Network

Support the Senior Research manager to manage the Alzheimer's Research UK Network Centres, including all associated grant management processes Lead on the convening a panel of experts to review and provide recommendations on the scientific networking activities, with the Network Centres Implement necessary changes, working with internal and external stakeholders to succeed Support the scoping and creation of future funding calls, related to scientific networking, collaboration and related activities

Research Culture

Support the Senior Research Manager to implement and deliver activities to promote awareness for the organisation. Assist the wider research team on matters related to research culture, such as the Early Career Researcher strategy. Support the development and maintenance of strong professional relationships with key external stakeholders, particularly ARUK funded researchers and other funding bodies, and to seek opportunities to further the strategic and operational research aims of ARUK.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Scientific background, educated to degree level in a relevant subject (or equivalent work experience). Experience and/or knowledge of biomedical or life sciences research. Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills. Ability to plan, manage and deliver projects; ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, placing value on equity and diversity. Commitment to ARUK's vision, mission and values. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to capture and summarise key information to different stakeholders. A team player who can collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders internally and externally to deliver. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work. Willingness to learn new skills. Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.


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.

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