We have established a number of high‑profile strategic programmes to drive progress towards a cure. Most recently, we launched the Dementia Frontiers Fund, an ambitious global initiative empowering researchers to tackle the most urgent and complex questions in dementia.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Executive to support the ongoing delivery of our major strategic programmes, providing essential administrative support to ensure their successful delivery, as well as contributing to the development and set‑up of new programmes of work.
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 are looking for someone who is highly organised with a good eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and is excited to support our mission.
Programme Management and Administration
* Work across the Strategic Programmes team and Partnerships function to provide administrative support associated with the delivery of ARUK’s strategic programmes. In particular:
* Support the ongoing management and delivery of the Dementia Frontiers Fund, acting as the central coordination point and primary contact for business administration activities and providing secretariat support as required.
* Manage the Dementia Frontiers Fund email inbox answering queries from researchers and grant awardees promptly and professionally.
* Support the monitoring of the Dementia Frontiers Fund by scheduling progress check‑in meetings with awarded teams, supporting programme review processes, and taking accurate meeting notes to ensure effective follow‑up and documentation.
* Help to manage engagement with a wide range of stakeholders in the dementia research landscape, supporting their input into the programmes, with clear note‑taking and systematic tracking of interactions and feedback.
Research meetings and events
* Organise research meetings and events by coordinating schedules, travel and accommodation arrangements, venue hiring, catering, and liaising with meeting attendees and ARUK’s Events team.
* Assist with the smooth running of meetings and events to ensure a positive experience for all participants.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed
* Experience in supporting teams in an administrative capacity
* Overall IT competency and knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
* First degree (or equivalent) in relevant biomedical science
* Knowledge of research funding processes
* Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Team worker and flexible in approach
* Enthusiastic and professional manner
* Flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours if the role requires
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.
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