[Hiring] Research Communications Assistant @Alzheimer's Society

Role Description

Every breakthrough in dementia research starts as an idea. But ideas only change lives when they are understood, shared and championed. At Alzheimer’s Society, we are funding over £50 million in pioneering research and supporting more than 400 researchers across the UK. Behind every project is a story. Your role will be to help bring those stories to life in ways that are clear, engaging and accessible.

As a Research Communications Assistant, you will join our Research Communications team within the Research and Innovation department, reporting to the Research Information Manager. You will work across teams to make sure our research is understood, valued and impactful.

You will play a key role in helping our research reach the right people in the right way. This means not only creating and supporting engaging content, but also helping the team stay organised, connected and forward looking.

You can expect to:

• Monitor developments in dementia research and share insights with colleagues
• Turn complex information into clear, engaging content across web, social media, press and events
• Respond to enquiries from internal teams, external partners and media
• Support the planning and delivery of events, including conferences and research talks
• Work with researchers and colleagues to gather quotes, images and other materials
• Prepare briefings, presentations and reports
• Maintain workload trackers and support team planning
• Collaborate across teams to deliver joined up communications and maximise impact

This role may involve occasional travel, including overnight stays, with support provided.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Interest in or experience of science, health or policy, with curiosity about dementia research
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders to deliver shared goals
• Experience in a fast paced environment, ideally in communications, though not essential
• Ability to communicate complex information in clear, accessible ways
• Collaborative, inclusive mindset and a willingness to learn

Requirements

This is an opportunity to help shape how research is shared and understood, and to play a part in improving the lives of people affected by dementia.

Interviews are currently planned to take place during the week commencing 11th May via MS Teams.

Benefits

• Support for work-life balance
• Range of benefits and recognition
• Learning programmes to support development
• Agile working options

Company Description

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 give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.