A permanent position has arisen as part of the continued growth of our campaigns work within our friendly Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns department. The Policy Campaigns Officer will play a key role in helping the charity deliver high-impact campaigns that mobilise supporters, influence policy, and raise awareness of issues relating to dementia research.Working across digital and offline channels, you will support integrated campaign planning and delivery, contribute to evaluation and insight, and coordinate activity across multiple teams.This exciting role will tackle complex issues, offering opportunities to work on innovative public-facing campaigns, digital engagement, and translating policy objectives into compelling actions and messages that drive measurable change for people living with, and affected by, dementia.Key Responsibilities:Campaign development and deliverySupport the development and delivery of campaigns aligned to the charity s strategic policy objectives.Help design campaign plans, including objectives, audiences, tactics, timelines and evaluation measures.Deliver campaign activity across a range of channels, both digital and offline.Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure campaigns are evidence-led, inclusive and aligned with organisational priorities.Monitor campaign performance and contribute to evaluation and learning.Act as a point of contact for work with external agencies and suppliers.Influencing and supporter mobilisationSupport efforts to influence decision-makers by mobilising supporters and amplifying public voices.Work with policy and public affairs colleagues to align public-facing campaign activity with political influencing messaging and objectives.Help build and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers, partner organisations and coalitions.Assist with producing campaign briefings, messaging and supporter-facing materials.Communications and digital campaigningWork closely with communications and digital teams to deliver integrated campaign content.Support the development of email, social media and online action tools to engage supporters.Adapt campaign messages for different audiences, ensuring clarity, accuracy and impact.Contribute to content planning and delivery to maximise reach and engagement.Events and engagement activitySupport the planning and delivery of campaign-related events, both online and in-person.Represent the charity at relevant events, meetings and conferences as required.Assist with coordinating meetings and briefings involving supporters, stakeholders and internal teams.Liaise with colleagues, supporters and external partners to ensure effective delivery of campaign activity.What we are looking for:Experience supporting or delivering public-facing campaigns, advocacy or engagement activityUnderstanding of how campaigns can influence decision-makers and public opinion.Experience of digital campaigning or supporter mobilisationExperience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different teamsExperience of building positive relationships with supporters, stakeholders or partnersExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for different audiencesStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and digital toolsCommitment to the charity s vision, mission and valuesProactive, flexible and solution-focused approach to workStrong team player with the ability to use initiativeWillingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving environmentWillingness to work outside of regular office hours during busy periods (e.g. campaign launches or events)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.Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.The closing date for applications is the 1st February 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, 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.
