The Research & Partnerships Directorate is a fast paced, collaborative team committed to achieving Alzheimer’s Research UK’s vision. The Directorate has responsibility for delivering on the charity’s principal remit: funding world-class research to ultimately defeat dementia. Alzheimer’s Research UK funds dementia research through a large portfolio of investigator-led grant awards, research fellowships and strategic initiatives within the UK and increasingly internationally.
Working closely with the Evidence Manager, you’ll help shape how Alzheimer’s Research UK understands, evidences, and tells the story of the impact of the research we fund. You’ll lead on collating, cleaning and analysing impact data from a range of sources, turning it into compelling insights that support external reporting, fundraising and internal decision-making. You’ll work across the organisation (including Communications and Philanthropy) and with external partners to strengthen our approach to impact assessment, helping to position ARUK as a leader in the field. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys connecting evidence to real-world change.
This is a 12-month FTC or on return of substantive postholder
Key Responsibilities
Research impact assessment, analysis & dissemination
- Lead the day-to-day collation and analysis of research impact across ARUK’s funded portfolio.
- Collate, clean and maintain impact data (e.g. researcher reports, publications and online sources such as Dimensions) to enable consistent, high-quality reporting.
- Analyse and synthesise findings into clear, decision-ready insights, supported by visualisations and (where appropriate) dashboards.
- Turn impact evidence into engaging content (e.g. case studies, summaries and graphics briefs) and partner with the Communications Team to make it ready for internal and external use.
- Own the day-to-day development of the Impact Hub—our internal repository of research impact—spotting standout examples of progress (e.g. career development, collaborations, guideline influence) enabled by sustained ARUK funding and shaping them into strong case studies.
- Partner with fundraising teams to understand their evidence needs and identify new opportunities to bring research impact to life for supporters.
- Help improve and embed reporting processes that strengthen how we evaluate and communicate the impact of ARUK-funded research.
Data analysis, Evidence & Evaluation
- Provide responsive data collection, analysis and reporting support across the Research & Partnerships Directorate and wider organisation, working closely with the Evidence Manager.
- Examples include: portfolio trends, geographic spread, career outcomes and collaboration mapping.
- Support the Evidence Manager to deliver ARUK’s Strategic Performance Measurement Framework—tracking and reporting KPIs for senior leadership and trustees.
- Continuously improve systems and workflows, streamlining data handling and building reusable templates and dashboards (e.g. automation in Excel/Power Query, Power BI data models, standard operating procedures).
- Build expertise in research impact assessment by engaging with organisations such as the AMRC and attending relevant workshops and meetings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, in particular ARUK-funded researchers and other funding bodies, spotting opportunities to advance ARUK’s research aims.
- Represent ARUK at national and international events and conferences, helping to position the charity as an authority on research impact.
Team working and other responsibilities
- Play an active role in Team and Directorate meetings, bringing ideas, insight and constructive challenge.
- Keep colleagues and stakeholders updated on progress, insights and next steps as appropriate.
- Support internal reporting on risks, budgets and activity across the Research & Partnerships directorate.
- Provide ad hoc, additional support or resourcing for other activities across the Research & Partnerships Directorate
- Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Evidence Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post
Knowledge, skills and experience needed
- Scientific background, educated to degree level in a relevant subject (or equivalent work experience)
- Understanding of impact assessment within the context of a research funding environment
- Experience and/or knowledge of biomedical or life sciences research
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to scrutinise and interpret data
- Experience planning and operating effective and systematic data collecting and management systems
- Proficiency with Excel for data analysis and an ability to work with large datasets is essential; experience with design and data visualisation software such as Microsoft PowerBI, or programming experience, are desirable.
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
- A proactive attitude and someone who can work independently
- Collaborative and communicative
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.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 10th May 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 via our website.
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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.
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