Research Communications Officer

About the Role

Do you have a passion for biomedical science and a flair for writing? Alzheimer’s Society – the UK’s leading dementia charity – is looking for a talented Research Communications Officer to bring our growing research programme to life for donors, researchers, healthcare professionals and people affected by dementia.

By 2025, one million people will be living with dementia. We provide information and support, improve care, campaign for change and are committed to supporting high-quality dementia research going forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Publicise our portfolio of over 10 grants worth more than £50 million to a wide range of lay, clinical and research audiences.
• Create and promote compelling content for donors, people affected by dementia, healthcare professionals, researchers and policy makers.
• Represent research across internal and external channels including the website, blog, social media and internal communications.
• Develop press statements for national circulation and trade press and act as a spokesperson on research topics in print and broadcast interviews.

About You

• Skilled at making complex science clear and accessible to lay audiences.
• Background in research or science/research communication (essential).
• Able to tell compelling stories through creative writing.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in communications and press statements.
• Experience communicating research to non‑scientists.
• Team player who can work collaboratively and proactively independently.
• Biomedical knowledge.

Contract

Fixed‑term contract up to May 2027.

About Alzheimer\’s Society

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We fund groundbreaking research and campaign to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we’re working toward a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values keep us focused on the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging means we will ensure voices around our table reflect and understand the communities we serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition, or identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under‑represented at Alzheimer’s Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer’s Society.

During your recruitment process we want to make sure you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We encourage you to share your experience and let us know how we could improve. Please contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team at careers@alzheimers.org.uk for application support or adjustments you might need.

We are committed to safer recruitment and may require a DBS check where relevant.

Benefits

We support our employees with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work‑life balance. We have learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer’s Society.