Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £34,000 per annum
11/01/2026
Science Communications Officer The Officer is part of the Science Communications Team, which inspires and informs the public, donors and researchers about dementia research, the progress being made, wider developments in the field and the impact of Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) funding. The postholder plays a vital role in helping tell the story and scientific narrative of ARUK to a variety of audiences, cementing the charity’s role as a leading authority on dementia research in the UK and globally. They also help to create a clear, creative, and compelling case for the need for research and the progress being made towards finding a cure. This means the postholder will be an effective and inspiring communicator, creating and landing content covering ARUK research, impact and commentary across multiple communications channels and audiences. Key responsibilities include finding and developing stories around ARUK research and helping to create and deliver communications plans around our research initiatives. This includes: pitching stories to media, creating social media and digital content, such as blogs and website summaries and help creating content for supporter newsletters. The officer will also be part of our press operations which involves handling media calls. This includes some out of hours cover. The postholder will also be expected to engage in broader communications and events work both within the team and beyond it. This is a challenging, creative and busy role, but one that oversees a function that is critical to ARUK and its mission. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Support in the development and implementation of communications plans for ARUK launches and major initiatives, as well as responding to other stories in the news. Ensure that ARUK’s research portfolio, strategy and ambition is communicated to the public through digital chann
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11/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £53,000 per annum
11/01/2026
Senior Marketing Planning Manager The Senior Marketing Planning Manager in an exciting new role to Alzheimer’s Research UK. Sitting in the Marketing Planning team within Strategic Marketing, this role is accountable for making ARUK’s marketing system work end-to-end for bigger and better impact. This role is responsible for the practical application of the overall marketing strategy into clear, prioritised and sequenced plans across the top of the marketing funnel, working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Comms, Digital, Policy and Brand. Operating with significant autonomy, the role embeds planning discipline, governance and rhythm across the organisation — ensuring the right activity happens at the right time, with the right level of investment, to deliver audience and income growth. This is a senior management role, judged not by activity but by the clarity, efficiency and effectiveness of the marketing system. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Marketing Planning & Operating Model Leadership Own and embed ARUK’s Marketing Operating Model, ensuring planning principles, cycles, governance and tools are understood and consistently applied. Translate organisational priorities into an integrated annual and quarterly marketing plan. Ensure planning supports growth of our defined target audience and long-term fundraising outcomes. Master Marketing Calendar Planning & Management Own and maintain the single Master Marketing Calendar to ensure a clear and complete view of what ARUK is communicating externally and when. Sequence campaigns to avoid clashes, duplication and audience fatigue. Enable informed trade-offs between activity based on capacity, impact and strategic priority. Strategic Marketing & Communications Board Programme Management Act as Programme Manager for the Strategic Marketing & Communications Board. Ensure
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11/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £36,000 per annum
11/01/2026
This is a new role sitting within the Marketing Planning team, created to establish ARUK’s Single Source of Marketing Truth. This role helps to establish marketing effectiveness as a core organisational capability at ARUK, ensuring objectivity on performance. The Senior Marketing Effectiveness Officer will work with the Head of Marketing Planning and Senior Marketing Planning Manager, to deliver robust audience insight, marketing performance measurement, and effective evaluation to inform marketing strategy. The role moves ARUK to a consistent, comparable measurement system that supports income growth, audience development and best use of marketing budgets. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Marketing Effectiveness & Performance Measurement With the support of the Senior Marketing Planning Manager, deliver and implement an ARUK Single Source of Truth (SSOT) dashboard for marketing performance. Build and maintain consistent KPIs, reporting methodologies and dashboards across all marketing disciplines. Analyse campaign performance across channels, providing objective insight on effectiveness, ROI, CPA, long-term value and audience movement through the funnel. Produce clear performance summaries and recommendations for senior leadership to guide future decision-making and budget optimisation. Identify what works, what doesn’t, and what should be scaled — ensuring learning is embedded into planning cycles by the Senior Planning Manager. Audience Insight & Segmentation Working with the Senior Marketing Planning Manager, translate priority audience insights into actionable planning and targeting guidance for campaign and channel teams. Maintain and update audience personas, segmentation models and behavioural profiles in partnership with the Insight team. Support on ad hoc audience research (quantitative and qualitative) to inform proposition development, message testing and campaign design. S
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11/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £65,000 per annum
04/01/2026
This is an exciting time to join as we are embarking on an ambitious Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) Programme to enable the organisation to reach its ambitious goal of raising £120m by 2033. The Data and Analytics Lead will be the operational backbone of the Data and Analytics team, responsible for ensuring the smooth, day-to-day running of all functions in the team. This role is a key partner to the Head of Data and Analytics, freeing them to focus on strategy, vision and driving forward the DDT Programme. The Data and Analytics Lead will be the primary line manager for the Data Operations, Salesforce Development, Data Selections and Business Intelligence teams, focusing on workload management, resource allocation, and supporting the development of a high-performing culture. This is an interim role working closely with the Head of Data and Analytics who will continue to oversee the function whilst driving the DT programme forward. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for overseeing and management of the Data & Analytics team as the primary point of contact for all data related activities and directing as necessary Provide mentorship, guidance and performance management to the Data and Analytics team, nurturing a collaborative and high-performing culture Work with your direct reports and the Head of Data and Analytics to develop and monitor the team’s operational plan, ensuring this is aligned with teams across ARUK Actively lead and manage the team’s workload and capacity, ensuring there are effective demand management and planning processes in place Champion the use of analytics and insight across the organisation to drive performance monitoring and data-informed decision-making Work with the Head of Data and Analytics to ensure the team is aligned with the DDT Programme, and the team is effectively supporting data-related DDT initiatives Ensure robust processes are in place for Direct Debi
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04/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £43,000
04/01/2026
Join us at a pivotal moment as we embark on a major journey of transformation across our digital, data, and technology offering! The Digital Business Analyst will play a critical, hands-on role in shaping this future. You will ensure that Alzheimer’s Research UK’s digital channels, products, and services are not just functional, but are strategically aligned to drive our bold goals and deliver the objectives of the Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) transformation programme. The post holder will act as the crucial link between internal and external stakeholders and the Digital and Technology delivery teams. They will translate high-level business needs into detailed, actionable technical requirements and user stories, ensuring feasibility, maximising project value, and guaranteeing that implemented solutions deliver an optimal supporter experience. This is an 18-month fixed term contract. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Requirements Elicitation and Scope Definition Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define, prioritise, and document functional and non-functional requirements for priority DDT projects and product enhancements (across web, email and other digital channels as required). Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and process mapping sessions to identify core business problems and opportunities for digital improvement. Ensure all requirements align with the overarching DDT architecture and digital principles being established. Analysis, Feasibility, and Impact Assessment Conduct feasibility studies and cost/benefit analyses for proposed digital changes, ensuring new solutions contribute to organisational goals for supporter experience, sustainability, and productivity (return on investment). Analyse current digital channel performance data and user behaviour (market research) to identify trends and inform decision-making, ensuring future-proofed and data-driven requirements
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04/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £44,000 per annum
11/01/2026
Direct Marketing Manager (Face to Face Fundraising) We are looking for a confident and driven Face to Face Fundraising Manager who is eager to join and lead the Direct Marketing team. This role has been created to enable us to meet our ambitious growth and diversification ambitions, ultimately doubling the size of our active regular giving file by 2033. You will be responsible for the ongoing implementation, oversight and management of our face-to-face fundraising activity, managing significant income and expenditure budgets to accelerate progress towards a cure. You will have demonstrable experience of driving results, quality and positive supporter experience through face-to-face fundraising. You will ensure the highest standard of quality and compliance with organisational protocols, relevant legislation and codes of conduct. As part of this, you will spend time with our agencies, fundraisers and offices to build lasting relationships, including agency/ fundraiser training sessions and time with providers and the team. You’ll work with a team of two across our face-to-face fundraising programme; speaking to a range of audiences with one theme in common – compelling people to stand with us for a cure. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Responsibilities: Programme and campaign management Lead the development and delivery of the face-to-face fundraising programme and strategy across a range of products and channels. This includes Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving across Private Site, and Door to door. Oversee the delivery of the face-to-face acquisition campaigns; ensuring they are in market on time, on budget and on brand. To be responsible for reviewing and developing the face-to-face aspect of our Weekly Lottery Strategy to maximise income. Deliver consistent, structured testing to ensure continuous improvement. Where appropriate and worthwhile, ensure testing is applied to all activity and reviewed wi
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11/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £24,000 Per Annum
11/01/2026
The Events team sit within the wider Insight & Strategic Development team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK). The purpose of the Insight and Strategic Development team is to deliver both long term and tactical insight that is grounded in a deep understanding of our audiences. We objectively influence evidence-based decision making, to drive forward organisational priorities for a cure. We do this by inspiring and challenging through our own expertise, working collaboratively to shape actionable insights and champion an insight focused mindset. The Events team lead on the development and delivery of a wide range of events that stretch across the whole organisation. The key aims of the team are to ensure a consistent, professional, and highly engaging supporter experience whether through direct delivery or through consultation with teams looking to deliver events on their own. The Events Administrator will work closely with the Senior Events Officer and wider Events Team to develop and deliver a first-class events programme for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The team comprises two Event Officers, two Senior Event Officers and one Senior Event Manager. This role involves working alongside other team members on the planning and delivery of in-person, hybrid and online events, as well as providing administrative support and recording and reporting on events. This role will be known internally as Events Executive*. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Events To work alongside colleagues on the delivery of their events, including co-ordinating key tasks such as mailings, documentation and building event registration portals within EventsAIR, our events management software. To manage and monitor the Events and Conference inboxes, communicating with colleagues and supporters, as well as event participants and stakeholders. Responding to RSVPs and queries surrounding events. To source venues and suppliers for events that ensure best
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11/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £47,000 per annum
11/01/2026
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 rol
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11/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £65,000 per annum
04/01/2026
The Digital Lead is the operational backbone of the Digital team, responsible for ensuring the smooth, day-to-day running of all digital functions. This role is a key partner to the Head of Digital, freeing them to focus on strategy, vision, digital transformation and high-level stakeholder engagement. The Digital Lead will be the primary line manager for the digital managers (web, social media and digital campaigns & email), focusing on workload management, resource allocation, and supporting the development of a high-performing culture. While providing support and a delivery mindset for the broader Digital Transformation Programme (DDT), the Digital Lead’s core focus is on maintaining a sustainable workload, effective planning, and managing the team's operational goals and wellbeing. Join us at a pivotal moment as we embark on a major journey of transformation across our digital, data, and technology offering! This is an 18-month fixed term contract. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Management & Team Leadership Line Management and People Development: Serve as the primary line manager for the digital managers of web, digital campaigns & email and social media, overseeing day-to-day operations and team performance. Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and support individual development plans, iterating and embedding the "Digital Wavemakers Manifesto" and team development approach. Demand & Workload Management: Actively manage the team's workload and capacity. Implement and maintain processes for demand management and effective planning to ensure the team can deliver its goals sustainably. Resource Planning: Ensure resources are allocated effectively across the team's goals, from daily operations to specific projects. Team Culture: Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture. Monitor team health and morale using surveys and qualitative feedback, ensuring
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04/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £24,000 per annum
04/01/2026
The Sporting Events Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals taking on sporting challenges and effectively managing relationships to maximise income. As Sporting Events Administrator, you will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. You will work closely with the Sporting Event Managers (SEM) and Sporting Event Officers (SEO) to drive the continued growth of the charity’s sporting event fundraising income. You will also be required to show excellent organisation and relationship-building skills to support supporters. Please note, when applying for the role this role will be known internally as *Sporting Events Executive. This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a secondment period. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide excellent customer service to Sporting Event fundraisers, to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty. Ensure fundraisers and volunteers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives. Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers. Effective management of administrative support for team, including accurate recording of sporting fundraising data in the Salesforce database. Event and Supporter Management Support the team in managing the sporting events as agreed with the Sporting Events Manager (SEM). Including recruitment of sporting places, recruitment of volunteers, communications plans, event marketing and event attendance. Working alongside the SEM and the SEO to manage the stewardship of all supporters. Build and manage relationships with prospective and current sporting fundraising supporters through prompt, helpful, professional and friendly contact. Taking the opportunity to maximise income and long-term support with every fundraising supporter, suggesting ARUK fundraising products where
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04/01/2026
Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
Circa £44,000 per annum
04/01/2026
You will develop and oversee a specialist area of direct response marketing, taking responsibility for paid media activity resulting in giving and prize-led support, and the associated programme and products. You will ensure the highest standard of quality and compliance, across a diverse programme mix. You’ll manage significant income and expenditure budgets and deliver exceptional fundraising campaigns to drive an ambitious growth plan, accelerating progress towards a cure. Collaborating with different teams across the charity, you’ll be planning, managing and delivering the direct marketing programme across a range of media including digital, TV, telephone, and print. Activities in the acquisition portfolio are diverse; from delivering an established, successful core programme to playing an important role in exciting cross-organisational projects. You’ll work with a team of three across a range of channels, media and projects at the charity; speaking to range of audiences with one theme in common – compelling people to stand with us for a cure. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Programme and campaign management Lead the development and delivery of the direct marketing acquisition programme and strategy, with a particular focus on the direct response elements. To be responsible for reviewing and developing our Weekly Lottery Strategy to maximize income. Oversee the delivery of the direct response acquisition campaigns; ensuring they are in market on time, on budget and on brand. Deliver consistent, structured testing to ensure continuous improvement. Where appropriate and worthwhile, ensure testing is applied to all activity and reviewed with recommendations acted upon. Involvement in charity-wide projects and groups; putting supporters at the heart of what we do, as well as playing a key role in the delivery of our Fundraising & Marketing Strategy. Management of all key acquisition suppliers includi
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04/01/2026