As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure. Sitting within the Chief Executive’s Office, the Stakeholder Engagement Officer will support in managing engagement with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s senior ambassadors and other key internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Strategic Engagement Manager, this role will offer relationship management and administrative support, to ensure the engagement activity of Alzheimer’s Research UK senior ambassadors is aligned with the charity’s overall mission, and to maximise support and impact from the charity’s senior stakeholders. This role is also available for those looking for part time working with a minimum of 28 hours. Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Stakeholder Engagement / Relationship Management · Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring Alzheimer’s Research UK’s senior ambassadors are effectively updated on news and events relating to the charity and dementia research more broadly. · Be responsible for stewarding Alzheimer’s Research UK’s senior ambassadors, to ensure they feel well connected to the charity, and are enabled to carry out an impactful programme of engagement. · Work with teams across the organisation to oversee updates to key messaging and briefing materials for senior stakeholders. · Act as a conduit / liaison point between Alzheimer’s Research UK and some of its external stakeholders. · Support the Strategic Engagement Manager and Director of Strategy & Governance on other strategic projects and programmes of work as and when required. · Work with Strategic Engagement Manager, Head of Governance and Governance Manager on any matters arising relating to Conflicts of Interest. Communications and Administrative Support · Draft external stakeholder communications from the Chief Executive, senior team and / or senior ambassadors as required. · With support from the Strategic Engagement Manager, lead on internal communications relevant to Alzheimer’s Research UK’s senior ambassador programme. · Proof stakeholder briefings and other resources to ensure content is of a high and appropriate standard, both in terms of accuracy and tone. · Oversee internal filing and resources relevant to Alzheimer’s Research UK senior ambassadors, including Terms of Reference documents for the charity’s senior honorary positions. · Ensure risks relating to engagement with senior stakeholders are suitably logged and updated. What we are looking for: · Demonstrable ability to work with and influence a variety of different internal and external stakeholders at all levels. · Experience of managing key relationships with stakeholders in a range of settings at a variety of levels. · Experience of drafting and coordinating briefing materials. · Experience of overseeing schedules / programmes of engagement of senior stakeholders. · Experience of working in communications and engagement. · Experience of working in a charity/non-profit environment. · Some understanding, or interest in, of dementia and recent research progress into the condition. · Excellent inter-personal skills, with an ability to build and maintain relationships, trust, and inspire respect at all levels. · Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail. · Ability to digest briefings / key announcements and extract key points and messaging relevant to your audience. · Demonstrable ability to take initiative and adapt ways of working to suit a specific individual and / or circumstance. · Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload. · Demonstrates strong negotiation and influencing skills. · Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity and empathy. · Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times. · Excellent listening skills, demonstrating flexibility and an ability to learn. · Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). · Flexibility and willingness to travel when required. 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 £31,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 23rd February 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 3rd March 2025. 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, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. 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. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. 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. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: · 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. · 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England. · 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work for in the Charity Sector. In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact. In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic. In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 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