Interviews: There will be a two-stage process comprising a telephone interview and an in-person interview in June.
Deadline: Thursday 5 June 2025
Role Type: Part-time, 3 days per week or equivalent (22.5 hours per week)
The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is a leading multidisciplinary research institute with over 900 staff investigating neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia. We aim to enhance understanding of neurodegeneration and accelerate the development of interventions for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
About You
You will partner with our distributed sites to build on activities, focusing on our recent Research Inclusion survey, where actionable steps in skills and career development will positively impact both the UK DRI and our research for patients.
Your role will involve creating actionable steps, collaborating with our Science team on career development and impact, and managing overall actions for the UK DRI. Projects may include schools outreach and women's PhD mentoring, working with local experts across the network to implement and measure these initiatives.
You will work collaboratively across teams, so flexibility and confidentiality are essential. This is a new, part-time role suited for someone comfortable working independently and within a distributed team. You will join a small People team dedicated to our vision of healthy brain ageing for all.
The role is based anywhere in the UK, with travel to our London office at Regents Place and other sites as needed.
Key Skills
* Understanding and experience of inclusion within a distributed organization
* Strong project management and organizational skills
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Proactive, solutions-focused problem-solving abilities
* Confidence in navigating change within matrix organizations
* Experience in research or academic settings related to inclusion, skills, and career development (desirable)
* Experience supporting a people function
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:
* 27 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
* Up to 6 additional closure days
* Option to purchase 5 days’ annual leave
* Single medical cover
* Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover
* Season ticket loan
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
* Employee assistance program
* Voluntary benefits
The UK DRI currently operates a hybrid working model.
About the UK DRI
Over 1 million people in the UK live with dementia and related disorders. Advances in understanding these conditions are at an inflection point, promising breakthroughs in therapies and personalized medicine. The UK is positioned to lead this revolution through its strengths in science, with UK DRI collaborating with world-class university centers. To learn more, visit the UK Dementia Research Institute.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience. No agencies, please. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. By applying, you agree that your information will be shared within the UK DRI recruitment team.
UK DRI is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We strive to create an inclusive environment and will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions.
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