Communications Officer - Research

The Communications team is responsible for informing, inspiring and engaging the public by showcasing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s work, impact and mission across all channels. We lead the charity’s media and strategic communications activity—ensuring consistent, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities.

We are seeking a Communications Officer, Research to join the Research Communications Team. This role will support the planning, production and delivery of engaging communications that explain and promote the charity’s research priorities, working closely with the Research team and colleagues across Communications. The postholder helps highlight key scientific developments, research programmes and organisational priorities, acting as a communications partner to the Research Directorate, shaping research narratives and producing high‑quality content that brings our science to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce clear, accurate content about research programmes (e.g., messaging, FAQs, web content, slide decks).
• Maintain and update supporter/public-facing research content on the website.
• Ensure communication materials adhere to brand guidelines and meet accessibility criteria.
• Assist with planning and producing updates from research conferences for internal use.
• Develop researcher‑friendly content and impact stories, working with the Content Team.
• Contribute to research‑facing social media content and updates.
• Support communications for research initiatives such as the Biomarker Challenge, Dementia Frontiers Fund, Clinical Accelerator, Brain Bank and partnerships.
• Coordinate content and communications with partners in our research programmes, sharing credit and amplifying reach.
• Work collaboratively with Research, Policy and Communications colleagues to ensure accurate, consistent messaging.
• Provide administrative, planning and coordination support for research communications activities as required.
• Ensure all communications output is accurate, high‑quality and aligned with accessibility and regulatory requirements.

What This Role Delivers

• High‑quality research content that increases understanding of the charity’s research aims and work.
• Clear, consistent messaging across research communications.
• Effective support for research programmes, digital content and organisational storytelling.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed

• Experience in communications, science communication or a related field.
• Ability to translate scientific or technical information into clear, engaging content.
• Strong writing skills and attention to accuracy.
• Background in science, research or health.
• Strong written communication and editing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas simply.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with different teams.
• Sound judgement and willingness to ask for guidance when needed.

Ways of working

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Office location

Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.

Equal opportunity

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, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

Application information

The closing date for applications is the 10th May 2026. Interviews will be arranged once short‑listing has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.