Strategic Communications Officer

CharityJob; Otley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office Cambridge (Granta Park)

Job summary

Alzheimer’s Research UK is seeking a Strategic Communications Officer to join the Corporate Communications team in Cambridge. You will help deliver high-quality campaign content across channels, support campaign planning and reporting, and ensure messaging is accurate and aligned with organisational priorities.

The role involves coordinating campaigns like World Alzheimer’s Month and the Christmas campaign, writing and editing materials, and working with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, campaigns, marketing or digital content roles.
• Strong writing, editing and proofing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience producing content across multiple channels.
• Ability to adapt complex topics into engaging communications.
• Experience supporting cross-team partnerships or agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support the research and production of campaigns, including the World Alzheimer’s Month, Christmas campaigns and other Brand activity.
• Write, edit and proof content for campaigns and projects ensuring accuracy and narrative alignment.
• Prepare, write, pitch and issue media stories to generate coverage for our initiatives and campaigns.
• Monitor external trends and sector-relevant topics to inform content and news planning.
• Work collaboratively with the Brand team and the wider communications teams on shared projects.
• Maintain campaign documentation and asset calendars; manage external freelance support.

Skills

Communications

Campaigns

Content creation

Editorial writing

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

CMS platforms

MS Office

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 Strategic Communications Officer will be part of the Corporate Communications team – one of several specialist teams in the wider Department.

The Strategic Communications Officer will play an important role in delivering high‑quality campaign and communications activity that supports ARUK’s strategic goals. Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, this individual will mainly work collaboratively with colleagues across Brand and Strategic Marketing on our big impact campaigns, as well as supporting the corporate communications team when capacity requires – this could be working with the CEO office, Fundraising or filling a need from the wider team.

The role holder will help to coordinate campaign workflows, gather accurate information, and support the delivery of integrated communications activity. The Strategic Communications Officer will contribute to the smooth running of campaigns by maintaining organised processes, supporting planning and reporting, and helping to produce content that strengthens understanding of dementia and the urgent need for research. The postholder will also help to create engaging, accessible content for cross‑channel campaigns and ensure that messaging is consistent, evidence‑based and aligned with organisational priorities.

Projects to own and drive forward include World Alzheimer’s Month, the Christmas campaign, and other key organisational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivery & Production

• Support the research and production of campaigns and projects, including the World Alzheimer’s Month, Christmas campaigns and other Brand activity.
• Support on development of communication plans and materials for supporter‑facing activities and campaigns.
• Write, edit and proof content for campaigns and projects ensuring accuracy and narrative alignment.
• Prepare, write, pitch and issue media stories to generate coverage for our initiatives and campaigns.

Research & Information Support

• Monitor external trends and sector‑relevant topics to inform content and news planning.

Cross‑Team Support & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with the Brand team, as well as the wider communications teams on shared projects.
• Support internal communications and the social media team for priority campaigns and strategic projects.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand content needs.
• Work closely with teams to ensure their content embodies Alzheimer’s Research UK tone of voice.

Administration, Planning & Coordination

• Provide project coordination support for major cross‑channel campaigns and key organisation publications.
• Maintain clear documentation ensuring campaign materials and project assets are well organised.
• Contribute to content calendars for news and campaigns.
• Manage external freelance support in peak periods.

Quality, Accuracy & Compliance

• Support continuous improvement by sharing campaign insights and recommending enhancements, including introducing repeatable process and templates.
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in all communications.
• Ensure clear, accurate and consistent messaging across all outputs.

What This Role Delivers

• Engaging, accessible cross‑channel campaign content that strengthens ARUK’s strategic communications.
• Improved coordination of major brand activity and strategic communications projects.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

• Experience in communications, campaigns, marketing or digital content roles. Strong writing, editing and proofing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience producing content across multiple channels. Ability to adapt complex topics into engaging communications.
• Experience supporting cross‑team partnerships or agencies.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Creative thinker with proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
• Collaborative, confident working across teams.
• Able to work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence using digital tools, CMS platforms and MS Office.
• Enthusiastic about learning and communications best practice

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.

The closing date for applications is the 10th May 2026.

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 via our website.

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.