Job Description

Ref Number

B02-08826

Professional Expertise

External Engagement, Communications, Marketing and Events

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

54,172-63,752

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

18-Jun-2025

About us

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The UK Dementia Trials Network (UK DTN) aims to accelerate early phase clinical trial set up and delivery in dementias and other neurodegenerative diseases. It is expected that UK DTN will grow to a network of over 20 sites across all four nations of the UK over five years



The UK DTN Coordinating Centre team, based at UCL and UCLH, are responsible for the strategic set up and delivery of the whole programme, including the implementation of the UK-wide network.



The Director of UK DTN is Professor Cath Mummery, who holds senior positions in both UCL and UCLH, and who leads both the NIHR Dementia Translational Research Centre and UK DTN.

About the role

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven communications professional with experience of building an ethical brand and storytelling across multiple platforms, who will play a key role within the Coordinating Centre team of the UK DTN.



Working with the UK DTN senior leadership team, you will develop and deliver a communications strategy focused on engaging the dementia clinical trials community and establishing the Network as a trusted voice for excellent dementia trials delivery both nationally and internationally. This is an opportunity to be part of a fast-paced organisation and put your stamp on our identity as we collectively work to tackle dementia.



The post is available immediately and is funded by UK Dementia Trials Network UK (via NIHR BRC funding) to 31 March 2026 in the first instance, with expectation of extension to 31 December 2029.



If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).



Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to the Christine Chow (c.chow@ucl.ac.uk).



A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About you

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Educated to postgraduate level in neuroscience, biosciences or a related field (or with equivalent professional experience), you will have an understanding of the clinical research media landscape and a proven record of presence at scientific events in a strategic capacity. An understanding of the mission of the UK DTN and experience of generating scientific content and communicating complex clinical research is essential, as is experience of line managing or supervising a team, including objective setting and performance assessment, in a high-pace dynamic environment. Experience in digital communications, of strategic planning, of working and establishing relationships with leaders and of working in a fast paced and changing environment are also required.



This role does meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan On-site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.



We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.



This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.


As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.


We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.