Salary Circa £31,000 per annum
Contract type Permanent
Location Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
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The Communications Department inspires, informs and engages the public by showcasing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s mission, impact and scientific progress across all channels. As part of this, the Content Team plays a vital role in creating clear, engaging and accessible materials that help audiences understand the importance of dementia research, the breakthroughs being made, and the change we are striving to achieve.

The Content Officer supports this work by producing accurate and engaging content that strengthens our story telling and supports our priorities. It contributes to the success of major campaigns. The role helps create a range of written, visual and multimedia materials that explain complex topics — including research, policy, partnerships and fundraising activity — in a compelling and accessible way.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Policy, Corporate Partnerships, Brand, Strategic Marketing, Social Media, Digital and in the Communications team, the Content Officer ensures that content is aligned, consistent and impactful. The postholder also contributes to the smooth delivery of content production and publication processes, helping to maintain high standards and a coherent organisational narrative.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivery and production

  • Develop high‑quality content across formats (e.g., explainers, briefings, blogs, supporter materials, video and digital assets) to support research, impact, policy and partnership storytelling.
  • Produce accurate, engaging content for corporate and philanthropic partnerships, including supporter‑facing materials and impact stories.
  • Contribute to major brand and campaign moments (e.g., World Alzheimer’s Month) through ideas, drafting and coordinated delivery.
  • Develop multimedia assets — including infographics, short videos and visual explainers — by drafting briefs and supporting supplier liaison.
  • Under the direction of the Content Manager, commission and manage external suppliers (e.g., designers, videographers, editors), ensuring briefs are clear and outputs meet ARUK’s brand, accessibility and quality standards.

Research and information support

  • Gather and verify information from colleagues, partners and subject‑matter experts to ensure clarity and evidence‑based messaging.
  • Translate complex information (e.g., research, policy or partnership updates) into clear, audience‑appropriate drafts and outlines.
  • Support development of evergreen content frameworks and thematic content packages for campaigns and partnerships.
  • Use audience insight and performance learnings to inform content development.

Cross‑Team collaboration

  • Work collaboratively across Communications — including Social Media, Policy, Corporate Partnerships, Brand, Strategic Marketing, Research Communications and Digital — to meet shared content needs.
  • Contribute content expertise into cross‑team planning to support integrated communications activity.

Administration, planning and coordination

  • Maintain and update content across ARUK platforms (ResourceSpace, News & Views), ensuring information is accurate, current and well‑organised.
  • Use SEO principles and performance data to shape content recommendations, working with the Content Manager and Metrics & Insights team to monitor KPIs and identify optimisation opportunities.
  • Support improvements to content processes and workflows across the team.
  • Assist with project coordination, helping manage timelines, track progress and support delivery within agreed budgets.

Quality, and tone  

  • Ensure content is accurate, accessible and aligned with ARUK’s brand, tone of voice, editorial and ethical standards.
  • Apply good judgement within defined areas of responsibility and ensure strong attention to detail.

What This Role Delivers

  • High quality content that supports policy influence, corporate partnerships and integrated campaigns
  • Clear, accessible information for supporters, partners and the public.
  • Consistent content that strengthens the charity’s narrative across Policy, Corporate and Campaign channels.
  • Effective collaboration with teams across Communications.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Experience producing written or multimedia content for digital channels.
  • Experience developing content related to health, policy charity sector or corporate partnerships.
  • Experience building and managing relationships with others. 
  • Experience of briefing and managing external agencies on the delivery of projects. 
  • An understanding of how to adapt content for different audiences and channels. 
  • Educated to degree level or with relevant experience.
  • Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas simply and clearly e.g. policy topics, science or partnership activity – simply and clearly.
  • Strong organisation, time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Collaborative working style, with confidence engaging with internal teams and external partners.
  • Proactive and improvement-focused, contributing ideas for content development.
  • Sound judgement within defined areas of responsibility.
  • Strong attention to accuracy and detail

The closing date for applications is the 10th May 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.

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.

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

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