Salary Circa £30,000 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.

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.

 

In this role you will support the Campaigns Manager to deliver integrated advocacy campaigns aligned to Alzheimer's Research UK’s strategic objectives. You will contribute to the coordination, development and implementation of activity that connects public mobilisation with policy and government influencing priorities.

 

You will bring proven experience of working on advocacy or policy-focused campaigns, or in a closely related field where influencing decision makers and engaging the public has been central to your work. You will understand how campaigning activity contributes to political or institutional change and will be confident supporting the delivery of campaign tactics across digital and offline channels.

 

This role is ideal if you are looking to build on existing advocacy or influencing experience in a collaborative team, contributing to campaigns that aim to deliver measurable policy impact.

 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Campaign development and delivery

  • Support the development and delivery of integrated advocacy and policy campaigns aligned to organisational priorities.
  • Help design campaign plans, including objectives, audiences, tactics, timelines and evaluation measures.
  • Deliver campaign activity and creative tactics 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 of delivering campaigns, advocacy initiatives, or influencing activity aimed at shaping policy.
  • Experience drafting materials intended to influence or mobilise external audiences (e.g. campaign actions and briefings, supporter emails, calls to action).
  • Understanding of how public mobilisation aligns with influencing objectives and contributes to policy change.
  • Experience of delivering digital campaigning tactics and coordinating in-person supporter mobilisation.
  • Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt complex issues into clear and compelling messaging.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • 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).

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 £30,000 per annum, plus benefits.

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

The closing date for applications is the 8th March 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.

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, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. 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 at recruitment@alzheimersresearchuk.org.

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. 

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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.

For more details on working for Alzheimer's Research UK click here.

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