Salary Circa £43,000 per annum
Contract type Permanent
Location Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
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This is a Permanent, , Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work.

Alzheimer’s Research UK has established a number of high profile and strategic programmes of work and a large, growing portfolio of research funded through our grant schemes over which help us advance our work towards a cure. We are now seeking an experienced Research Partnerships Manager to play a key role in driving forward our research strategy through effective collaboration with external research partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships that advance our work across the department. This role sits within the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team, with a clear strategy to enable innovation and to unlock current challenges in dementia research to successfully advance towards a cure.

 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing effective partnerships to ensure success and maximise impact for the charity

  • Overseeing the execution of partnerships through effective governance including but not limited to regular partners meetings, joint steering committee meetings, minutes taking to ensure alignment with our partners throughout the partnership.
  • Ensuring smooth communication with external partners and resolving any issues that may arise to maintain good relationships with our partners and contribute to a successful partnership.
  • Coordinating communication with internal stakeholders and overseeing cross-department partnership activities to ensure internal alignment.
  • Supporting discussions on contract renewal, amendments and termination in collaboration with the Legal, Finance and Research teams.

 

Monitoring performance to measure impact for the charity

  • Establish methods to measure the success and impact of strategic partnerships and how they contribute to the Charity’s goals and priorities.
  • Tracking the progress of partnerships, analysing results, and making adjustments as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Regularly report on partnership outcomes to the leadership team to maximise internal visibility of the partnerships.

 

Building and maintaining relationships to strengthen our network and contribute to the success of our partnership strategy

  • Developing strong relationships with partners and internal stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration.
  • Supporting the Leadership Team to maintain a network of partners.
  • Take part in working groups related to the wider priorities of ARUK to foster internal relationships with colleagues from other departments.
  • Work closely with the Research, Philanthropy, Policy and Communications teams to ensure that relevant research partnerships with other organisations are well-managed and communicated.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Degree (or equivalent) in relevant biomedical science
  • Proven experience in strategic partnership management, preferably in the healthcare, research, or charity sector.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and partnerships simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
  • Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent team working skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with different audiences
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Highly motivated
  • Willing to embrace and drive change
  • Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
  • Willing to travel, including occasional overnight and international

 

The closing date for applications is the 15th June 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.

The Company

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.

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  • 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.

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.

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.

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