ABOUT YOU

• Be skilled in making complex science clear and accessible to lay audiences.
• You will have a background in research or science/research communication (essential).
• Able to tell a compelling story through your creative writing.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in communications and press statements.
• Must have experience in communicating research to non-scientists.
• A team player - being able to work collaboratively with the ability to work proactively and independently.
• Biomedical knowledge.

Do you have a passion for biomedical science and a flair for writing?
Alzheimer’s Society – the UK’s leading dementia charity - is looking for a talented Research Communications Officer to bring our growing research programme to life for donors, researchers and people affected by dementia.
By 2025, one million people will be living with the condition. Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia – wherever they are, whatever they’re going through. We provide information and support, improve care, campaign for change and are committed to supporting high quality dementia research going forward.
The Research Communications Officer will publicise our portfolio of over 10 grants worth £50 million to a wide range of lay and research audiences. Working within the busy research team, you will use your understanding of biomedical science, keen eye for a good story and excellent writing skills to create and promote compelling content for a range of audiences. This will include donors, people affected by dementia, researchers and policy makers.
Research is a key priority for the organisation going forward, and this position will be integral to ensuring research is represented across our internal and external channels including our website, blog, social media channels and internal channels
Dementia remains a very popular topic in the press. You will play a key role in supporting the Society’s research media work by developing press statements for national circulation and articles for trade press. With media training you will act as a spokesperson on research topics in print and broadcast interviews.