Salary Circa £30,000 per annum

Contract type Permanent

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

Published

15 hours ago

Closing

in 17 days

This is a Permanent, , Full Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

A permanent position has arisen as part of the continued growth of our campaigns work within our friendly Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns department. The Policy Campaigns Officer will play a key role in helping the charity deliver high-impact campaigns that mobilise supporters, influence policy, and raise awareness of issues relating to dementia research.

Working across digital and offline channels, you will support integrated campaign planning and delivery, contribute to evaluation and insight, and coordinate activity across multiple teams.

This exciting role will tackle complex issues, offering opportunities to work on innovative public-facing campaigns, digital engagement, and translating policy objectives into compelling actions and messages that drive measurable change for people living with, and affected by, dementia.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Campaign development and delivery

• Support the development and delivery of campaigns aligned to the charity’s strategic policy objectives.
• Help design campaign plans, including objectives, audiences, tactics, timelines and evaluation measures.
• Deliver campaign activity across a range of channels, both digital and offline.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure campaigns are evidence-led, inclusive and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to evaluation and learning.
• Act as a point of contact for work with external agencies and suppliers.

Influencing and supporter mobilisation

• Support efforts to influence decision-makers by mobilising supporters and amplifying public voices.
• Work with policy and public affairs colleagues to align public-facing campaign activity with political influencing messaging and objectives.
• Help build and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers, partner organisations and coalitions.
• Assist with producing campaign briefings, messaging and supporter-facing materials.

Communications and digital campaigning

• Work closely with communications and digital teams to deliver integrated campaign content.
• Support the development of email, social media and online action tools to engage supporters.
• Adapt campaign messages for different audiences, ensuring clarity, accuracy and impact.
• Contribute to content planning and delivery to maximise reach and engagement.

Events and engagement activity

• Support the planning and delivery of campaign-related events, both online and in-person.
• Represent the charity at relevant events, meetings and conferences as required.
• Assist with coordinating meetings and briefings involving supporters, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Liaise with colleagues, supporters and external partners to ensure effective delivery of campaign activity.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience supporting or delivering public-facing campaigns, advocacy or engagement activity
• Understanding of how campaigns can influence decision-makers and public opinion.
• Experience of digital campaigning or supporter mobilisation
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams
• Experience of building positive relationships with supporters, stakeholders or partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiences
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Commitment to the charity’s vision, mission and values
• Proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach to work
• Strong team player with the ability to use initiative
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment
• Willingness to work outside of regular office hours during busy periods (e.g. campaign launches or events)

The closing date for applications is the 1st February 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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