Salary Circa £47,000 per annum

Contract type Permanent

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

Published

a day ago

Closing

in a month

This is a Permanent, , Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) the Risk & Compliance Business Partner is responsible for the oversight of the charity’s risk management and compliance frameworks. This role ensures that the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations while supporting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management

• Design and maintain a dynamic risk management framework aligned with strategic objectives.
• Maintain and update the organisational risk register, ensuring timely mitigation plans.
• Provide regular risk reports and assurance to the Board of Trustees and Executive Team.
• Lead risk assessments for new projects, partnerships, and research activities.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including charity law, data protection (GDPR), health and safety, and research governance.
• Develop and embed policies, procedures, and standards across the organisation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on implications for the charity.
• Support internal audits and external reviews, ensuring timely resolution and implementation of findings.

Training & Culture

• Deliver training and guidance to staff on risk awareness, compliance obligations, and ethical standards.
• Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a key point of contact for compliance queries and whistleblowing concerns.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, or governance roles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to charities and medical research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Demonstrates honesty, transparency, and a strong sense of ethics.
• Acts as a role model for compliance and ethical behaviour.
• Attention to detail in reviewing policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Able to spot inconsistencies and potential risks quickly.
• Comfortable interpreting data, regulations, and risk assessments.
• Builds trust and credibility across all levels of the organisation.
• Fosters a culture of shared responsibility for risk and compliance.

The closing date for applications is the 11th January 2026, 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 Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently, the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.

The Benefits

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The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

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.

For more details on working for Alzheimer's Research UK click here.

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Cycle to work scheme

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