Research Communications Officer

Alzheimer's Society • Full-time • Remote (London, London) • 1w ago

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 and people affected by dementia.

By 2025, one million people will be living with the condition. Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia – wherever they are, whatever they’re going through. We provide information and support, improve care, campaign for change and are committed to supporting high quality dementia research going forward.

The Research Communications Officer will publicise our portfolio of over 10 grants worth £50 million to a wide range of lay and research audiences. Working within the busy research team, you will use your understanding of biomedical science, keen eye for a good story and excellent writing skills to create and promote compelling content for a range of audiences. This will include donors, people affected by dementia, researchers and policy makers.

Research is a key priority for the organisation going forward, and this position will be integral to ensuring research is represented across our internal and external channels including our website, blog, social media channels and internal channels

Dementia remains a very popular topic in the press. You will play a key role in supporting the Society’s research media work by developing press statements for national circulation and articles for trade press. With media training you will act as a spokesperson on research topics in print and broadcast interviews.

About you

Be skilled in making complex science clear and accessible to lay audiences.
You will have a background in research or science/research communication (essential).
Able to tell a compelling story through your creative writing.
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in communications and press statements.
Must have experience in communicating research to non-scientists.
A team player - being able to work collaboratively with the ability to work proactively and independently.
Biomedical knowledge.

About You

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.

As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

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.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.