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The Vacancy
This role sits within the Business Intelligence team, providing all other teams with critical analysis and modelling that empowers the charity's core mission to find a cure for dementia. Working alongside other Business Intelligence Officers, the successful candidate will use a mature software stack to create custom analysis and bespoke reporting across a range of areas including Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising, and Finance. They will care about the precision and accuracy of the data they interpret and be passionate about improvements to the ways in which it's stored and structured. In addition, their curiosity and ability to build strong professional relationships will enable them to understand wider organisational priorities and communicate technical concepts clearly to any audience.
This is an exciting time to join Alzheimer's Research UK as we undertake an ambitious Data, Digital and Technology programme to reach our long-term goals, and this role provides the 6 months backfill for team members who have stepped into project-specific positions.
This role is being offered on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver accurate and timely reporting and analysis to support teams across the organisation understanding their performance, in accordance with agreed deadlines.
Interpret analytical findings and communicate clear insights, observations and evidence-based recommendations to relevant teams.
Work closely with teams to understand their strategies, plans and needs to ensure effective reporting is in place.
Develop and maintain a suite of data models to improve forecasting capabilities, understanding of LTV and propensity to give.
Identify and use the most appropriate techniques/software to ensure analytical outcomes are logically and clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Build relationships with fundraising teams in order to effectively support their reporting and analytical requirements .
Work closely with the Digital and Supporter Experience Teams to ensure the effective integration of online and offline reporting and analytics.
Support the continuous development of data selections tooling, working with key stakeholders to determine how best to integrate insight, testing and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and carry out planned improvements to core tables, views and packages in Snowflake.
Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Business Intelligence Manager.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Demonstrable experience of using large relational databases and analysis packages
Experience of developing advanced statistical models, reports and dashboards
Experience of influencing stakeholders through an insight-led and data driven approach
Background in analysis, statistical methods and data-driven decision making
Strong SQL skills, including the ability to query, manipulate and validate data held in large relational databases.
Experience of developing reports and dashboards using Power BI, or similar data visualization platform
Experience of working with Snowflake, or similar data platform
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build collaborative working relationships across different internal & external teams.
Ability to translate complex data and analytical findings into clear, accessible information for non-technical audiences.
Collaborative and service-focused approach, with a commitment to understanding and responding to stakeholder needs.
Commitment to using data responsibly and maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
Advanced Excel skills.
Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to organise work, meet agreed deadlines and identify opportunities for improvement.
Knowledge and awareness of Data protection practises
The closing date for applications is the 18th October 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.
The Benefits
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The Values
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.
The Charity
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.
The Benefits
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.
Holiday entitlement
Healthcare
Sick pay
Pension
Cycle to work scheme
Family friendly policies
Learning & development
Alzheimer's Research UK is a registered charity, numbers 1077089 and SC042474. 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Cambridge CB21 6AD
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information collected by ARUK as a result of the recruitment process, such as your performance at interview and information by your referees and right to work in the UK
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This Notice explains how Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) handles personal data about our job applicants and the rights that applicants have under data protection law. In this Notice, we refer to this type of information as “Application Data”.
This Notice applies to applications submitted via our careers page on our website www.alzheimersresearchuk.org and third parties, such as recruitment agencies and job boards. It also applies to applications submitted via other means, such as by post and email.
“ARUK” means ARUK and its operating companies and business functions as existing from time to time.
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If you notice an error in your application that you would like to correct, please contact us using the contact information in paragraph 8 below.
Any request to exercise one of these rights will be assessed by ARUK on a case by case basis. There may be circumstances where we are not legally required to comply with your request because of the laws in your jurisdiction or because of exemptions provided for in data protection legislation.
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