Communications Officer - Campaigns

Alzheimer's Research UK; Great Abington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer's Research UK is seeking a Campaigns Communications Officer to shape and deliver integrated communications for major campaigns. You will craft content across channels, coordinate activities with the Communications, Brand, Fundraising and Marketing teams, and support high-profile projects that enhance ARUK’s reputation and influence.

The role requires translating complex dementia research into clear, audience-focused messages, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, campaigns, marketing, corporate communications or a related role.
• Experience producing content and communications materials across multiple channels.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience supporting campaigns, projects or communications initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and audience-focused communications.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.
• Understanding of communications planning, evaluation and performance measurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to develop clear, compelling and audience-appropriate content.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret information and communicate it clearly and accurately.
• Good judgement and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

Responsibilities

• Delivery & Production: Support the development and delivery of communications activity for major organisational campaigns and strategic projects.
• Draft and edit content across channels, including campaign materials, briefings, newsletters, website content, presentations and stakeholder communications.
• Assist in developing communications plans and assets to support priorities and audience engagement.
• Produce clear, accurate and engaging content reflecting ARUK’s narrative and key messages.
• Research & Information Support: Gather and synthesise information to ensure accurate, evidence-based communications.
• Monitor external developments and trends to identify opportunities for campaigns and activity.
• Support development of messaging, Q&As and materials for projects and campaigns.
• Build knowledge of dementia research and health/science media to support impactful communications.
• Work with colleagues across departments to support integrated activity.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align messaging.
• Support cross-functional planning for major moments and campaigns.
• Administration, Planning & Coordination: Coordinate activity, manage timelines and track progress.
• Maintain campaign documentation and assets for accessibility.
• Contribute to editorial calendars and workflows.
• Support evaluation by gathering insights and reporting on outputs.
• Quality, Accuracy & Compliance: Ensure outputs are accurate and aligned with brand standards.
• Apply sound judgement handling sensitive topics and escalations.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing insights and best practices.

Skills

Communications experience

Content production

Writing & editing

Campaigns experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic messaging

Job description

The Communications Department inspires, informs and engages the public by showcasing Alzheimer's Research UK’s mission, impact and scientific progress across all channels. We lead the charity’s media and strategic communications activity, ensuring clear, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities.

The Campaigns Communications Officer plays an important role in delivering communications activity that supports ARUK’s strategic priorities, major campaigns and organisational narrative. The postholder develops engaging content, coordinates communications activity across channels and supports high-profile projects that enhance ARUK’s reputation and influence. Through clear, audience-focused communications, the role helps ensure that complex issues, research developments and organisational priorities are communicated consistently and effectively.

Working closely with colleagues across Communications, Brand, and Fundraising and Marketing, this role helps deliver integrated communications activities that align with our campaign positioning and messaging.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivery & Production

• Support the development and delivery of communications activity for major organisational campaigns and strategic projects, such as Brain Health, the Dementia Attitudes Monitor and other priority initiatives.
• Draft and edit content across multiple channels, including campaign materials, briefings, newsletters, website content, presentations and stakeholder communications.
• Assist in the development of communications plans and campaign assets that support organisational priorities and audience engagement objectives.
• Produce clear, accurate and engaging content that reflects ARUK’s organisational narrative and key messages.

Research & Information Support

• Gather and synthesise information from colleagues, partners and subject-matter experts to ensure communications are accurate, evidence-based and audience appropriate.
• Monitor external developments, public attitudes and sector trends to identify opportunities to strengthen campaign and communications activity.
• Support the development of messaging, Q&As and supporting materials for our communications projects and campaigns.
• Build knowledge of dementia research, the wider health and science media environment, and relevant sector developments to support accurate and impactful communications activity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Communications, Corporate Partnerships, Brand, Strategic Marketing, and Fundraising and Marketing to support integrated communications activity.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand communications needs and ensure messaging is aligned across teams.
• Support cross-functional planning for major organisational moments and campaigns.

Administration, Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate communications activity for strategic projects and campaigns, helping manage timelines, track progress and ensure delivery against agreed plans.
• Maintain campaign documentation, communications materials and project assets so they are well-organised and accessible.
• Contribute to editorial calendars, campaign planning processes and shared communications workflows.
• Support evaluation activity by gathering insights, tracking outputs and contributing to project reporting, reviews and recommendations for future communications activity.

Quality, Accuracy & Compliance

• Ensure all communications outputs are accurate, accessible and aligned with ARUK’s brand, editorial and communications standards.
• Apply sound judgement when handling sensitive topics and escal ...
• Support continuous improvement by sharing insights, identifying opportunities and contributing to the development of communications best practice.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

• Experience in communications, campaigns, marketing, corporate communications or a related role.
• Experience producing content and communications materials across multiple channels.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience supporting campaigns, projects or communications initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and audience-focused communications.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.
• Understanding of communications planning, evaluation and performance measurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to develop clear, compelling and audience-appropriate content.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret information and communicate it clearly and accurately.
• Good judgement and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

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.

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

The closing date for applications is the 13th September 2026, with interviews being arranged 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. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at [e-mail].

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.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK