Corporate Communications Manager

Alzheimer's Research UK; Great Abington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer's Research UK is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to lead the development and delivery of clear, compelling communications that strengthen our reputation and organisational narrative. You will oversee the Annual Report, strategic campaigns and a team of four Corporate Communications Officers, while advising senior leadership and partners.

The role involves coordinating messaging across Brand, Fundraising, Marketing and CEO Office, with a focus on opportunities, risks and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in communications, corporate communications, public affairs or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary communications partner to Corporate Partnerships, Brand and CEO Office, providing strategic advice.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Public affairs

Crisis communications

Content development

Job description

The Communications team is responsible for informing, inspiring and engaging the public by showcasing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s work, impact and mission across all channels. We lead the charity’s media and strategic communications activity—ensuring consistent, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities.

The Corporate Communications Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of clear, consistent and compelling communications that strengthens our reputation and supports the positioning of our organisational narrative and brand.

The role will provide strategic communications support to Corporate Partnerships, Brand, Fundraising and Marketing and the CEO Office. The postholder will oversee the charity’s Annual Report and strategic campaigns and manage a team of four Corporate Communications Officers.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Act as the primary communications business partner to Corporate Partnerships, Brand and the CEO Office, providing strategic communications advice and support.
• Develop and deliver communications plans that support organisational priorities, fundraising objectives, strategic partnerships and executive profiling.
• Contribute to planning for major organisational moments, ensuring communications activity is integrated, audience-focused and aligned with ARUK priorities.
• Support the Senior Manager, Corporate & Research Communications in identifying communications opportunities, risks and emerging issues.

Delivery & Oversight

• Lead the development and maintenance of ARUK's communications messaging framework, including key messages, narrative tools and supporting communications materials.
• Oversee delivery of executive communications, including briefings, speeches,LinkedIn content, thought-leadership materials and speaking opportunities where required.
• Manage the production of flagship publications, including the Annual Report and Dementia Attitudes Monitor, and the communications outputs to support these.
• Provide communications support for major strategic partnerships, organisational announcements and corporate campaigns.
• Provide effective team management, role-modelling ARUK’s leadership values.
• Line manage Corporate Communications Officers, setting goals, overseeing workloads and providing positive and constructive feedback and supporting professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that reflects ARUK's values and supports continuous improvement.
• Ensure team priorities, workflows and resources are aligned to organisational needs and strategic communications objectives.

Cross-Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Brand, Strategic Marketing, Media & PR, Content, Research Communications and Fundraising teams to ensure consistent messaging and integrated communications delivery.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders and business partners.
• Identify opportunities to connect specialist communications teams into projects and campaigns to maximise impact and organisational alignment.

Governance, Risk & Quality Assurance

• Ensure communications outputs adhere to ARUK's brand, messaging, accessibility and editorial standards.
• Support the identification and management of reputational issues and communications risks.
• Work with the Metrics & Insights Manager to establish KPIs, measure performance and evaluate the effectiveness of corporate communications activity.
• Lead continuous improvement of corporate communications processes, templates and ways of working.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

• Significant experience in communications, corporate communications, public affairs, PR or a related communications discipline.
• Experience developing and delivering strategic communications plans that support organisational objectives and enhance reputation.
• Experience acting as a trusted communications adviser or business partner to senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing organisational messaging, narratives, thought-leadership content or executive communications.
• Experience delivering high-profile communications projects, campaigns, publications or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Experience planning and delivering complex projects, managing competing priorities, stakeholders, budgets and external suppliers.
• Experience managing, developing and motivating teams
• Excellent written, verbal and editorial communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into compelling communications activity.
• Ability to develop clear, persuasive and evidence-based messaging for a range of audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Strong project and operational management skills, with the ability to prioritise resources, and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to identify and respond to risks, opportunities and changing priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to support, develop and motivate others.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and personal accountability

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.

The closing date for applications is the 31st August 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. 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