Research Programmes Manager

at  Alzheimers Research UK

SalaryCirca £43,000 per annum
Contract typePermanent
LocationGreat Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)
This is a permanent, , full time vacancy.

THE VACANCY

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.
We have established a number of high-profile strategic initiatives to help us advance our work towards a cure. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Programmes Manager to support the successful ongoing delivery of some of these major initiatives and collaborate across the organisation and externally to maximise their impact.
This role sits within the Strategic Programmes team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We’re looking for someone with strong programme management experience, a good eye for detail and who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Line management of a Research Officer, effectively delegating work to support delivery of their objectives
• Help to promote an inspiring team culture where personal development is prioritised