Communications Assistant - Strategic Communications

The Communications Department at Alzheimer s Research UK inspires, engages and informs the public about dementia and the progress being made in research. The department leads on the charity s media and PR work, including everything from the latest research breakthroughs to compelling stories from people who have been affected by dementia, as well as engaging the public through face-to-face events and activities.

The Communications Assistant will play a key role within the Strategic Communications function. They will be a part of the Supporters & Families Communications team, who recruit and work with the charity s Media & Communications Volunteers and other supporters, sharing their lived experience of dementia to highlight why the charity s mission is so vital.

This is a varied role that will involve the day-to-day management of our image and story library and essential administrative support for the Strategic Communications teams. The Assistant will also have the opportunity to generate engaging content to support our fundraising teams in an effort to raise much-needed funds for life-changing dementia research.

This role will be known internally as Communications Executive Strategic Communications

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Administrative:

Manage the day-to-day organisation of supporter story content and related assets on the digital asset management system (ResourceSpace), which serves as the organisation s image and story library, including;

Upload supporter story assets (story write-ups, images and related resources) to the system with associated consent.

Manage consent of supporter stories and associated imagery to ensure the assets on the system are GDPR-compliant and protect the interests of our supporters.

Be the point of contact within the Communications department for ResourceSpace queries.

Use internal communications channels to champion the use of ResourceSpace across the organisation.

Proactively identify opportunities to improve the system for users through user feedback and problem-solving to ensure the system is working optimally for teams across Alzheimer s Research UK.

Work with teams across the organisation to understand their needs and help provide them with curated content.

Create and update user guides and guidance for ResourceSpace users and administrators.

Proactively manage the content lifecycle, monitoring the usage of assets through regular reporting. Identify needs for updating content and gaps and opportunities for additional content.

Provide admin support to the Supporter & Families Communications team with their use of the organisation s customer relationship management system (Salesforce) to record correspondence with and the activities of Media & Communications Volunteers.

Generate reports of Media & Communications Volunteer activities through Salesforce to provide insights to the team.

Provide administrative support for the Strategic Communications teams as needed, to help manage the flow of communications and media work.

Media & Communications:

Work with supporters to tell their fundraising stories and personal experiences of dementia for use on our own channels (social media, email newsletters, website articles etc) and to create marketing content to be held on ResourceSpace for organisational use.

Work with fundraising teams, and other relevant teams, to establish their supporter story needs and gather stories to fulfil this.

Provide internal communications support as needed for the Strategic Communications teams and Communications department. Use various internal communications channels to champion the work of the Supporters & Families Communications team and other Strategic Communications teams.

Be a part of the Communications department s newsdesk function, helping to respond to media enquiries and provide media briefings across the organisation.

Use our media database to prepare distribution lists for proactive media work as needed and support with the monitoring of media coverage.

What we are looking for:

Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.

Experience building and managing relationships with others.

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to working across multiple systems.

A creative eye, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.

Good planning and organisation skills with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia.

A hard-working team player, with ability to use initiative.

Friendly and professional demeanour.

Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.

Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 13th July 2025, 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.

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.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer s Research UK: 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.

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

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