Job Description

Salary

Circa 24,000 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 Social Media Executive role sits within Alzheimer's Research UK's Digital team. The primary purpose of the role is to build community and foster meaningful engagement with audiences on organic social media channels by championing our community engagement goals.


Other responsibilities include creating content that raises awareness of dementia and dementia research, supporting key campaigns, celebrating fundraising efforts, and sharing health information and research initiatives.


This role is well-suited to a candidate with strong organisational and communication skills, as you'll collaborate across teams to deliver content aligned with our social media strategy.


We're especially keen to hear from those with a passion for learning and embracing the latest digital technologies and trends--such as artificial intelligence--to improve workflows and drive efficiency.


Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. This is a key role offering excellent experience and exposure for someone starting their digital career.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Creation & Management

Generate, edit, publish, and share content that builds meaningful connections with our audience, communicates key messages, and encourages engagement with our cause. Assist with managing the content calendar, scheduling posts, and importing assets to platforms. Identify and share third-party/user-generated content that aligns with Alzheimer's Research UK's brand messaging. Ensure all content and messaging meets brand and data guidelines, maintaining high professional standards.

Community Engagement

Monitor interactions across Alzheimer's Research UK's key social media channels, proactively engaging with supporters to ensure a positive experience. Work with internal teams before, during, and after key campaign moments to plan community management responses and review performance. Triage messages from the social media inbox to internal teams in an efficient manner, providing support and guidance where necessary. Attend Alzheimer's Research UK events to produce live content for social channels, bringing audiences along with you to drive interest and support. Communicate effectively and appropriately with various audiences, being mindful of complex or sensitive issues.

Reporting & Insights

Review and report on data from our social media management tool to evaluate performance and inform future content strategies. Monitor the latest social media trends and technologies to help maximise the organisation's presence across platforms. Share platform-specific suggestions to help teams improve their social media presence and key performance indicators (KPI's).

Internal engagement and collaboration

Work with internal teams to educate and inspire on the best use of our tone and language on social media. Support the Social Media team in engaging with other Alzheimer's Research UK employees by sharing best practices and post suggestions.

Compliance and Brand Standards

Ensure all activities comply with our brand and data guidelines and meet the high professional standards of Alzheimer's Research UK and represents the values of the organisation to the fullest. Champion the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.

Learning and development

Stay informed about the latest advancement in digital marketing, social media, tools and technology. Actively seek opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge through the charities learning and development programme as well as external learning opportunities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Experience using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn for a charity or company. Experience planning and producing social media content. Experience of community management on social media. Experience reviewing social media metrics Excellent written communication and presentation skills. Ability to distil technical content into concise language suitable for various online audiences. An understanding and passion for emerging technologies and trends. Project and campaign planning. An approachable, enthusiastic, collaborative and can-do attitude. Someone who embraces digital life. Strong organisational skills, ability to multitask and prioritise. Ability to work across the charity and collaborate with different teams. Occasional out of hours (including weekend) support, usually around the launch of major initiatives, stories and campaigns.


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