The Events team sit within the wider Insight & Strategic Development team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK). The purpose of the Insight and Strategic Development team is to deliver both long term and tactical insight that is grounded in a deep understanding of our audiences. We objectively influence evidence-based decision making, to drive forward organisational priorities for a cure. We do this by inspiring and challenging through our own expertise, working collaboratively to shape actionable insights and champion an insight focused mindset. The Events team lead on the development and delivery of a wide range of events that stretch across the whole organisation. The key aims of the team are to ensure a consistent, professional, and highly engaging supporter experience whether through direct delivery or through consultation with teams looking to deliver events on their own. The Events Officer will work closely with the Events Manager in the development and delivery of a first-class events programme for Alzheimer’s Research UK, ensuring a consistent, professional, and highly engaging supporter experience. This role involves management of events, as well as supporting other teams across the organisation on their events scoping, planning and delivery. Key Responsibilities: · Responsible for the development, management, delivery and evaluation of events within the Events Calendar, including meetings, dinners, receptions, webinars and other events as required. · Support in management and delivery of events managed by other members of Events team as required. · Work alongside the Events Manager and the conference working group on developing, management and delivering of the Research Conference. · Work alongside the Events Executive to ensure the Events inbox is utilised and RSVPs are responded to in a timely manner · Responsible for team use of the databases including Salesforce and EventsAir, by monitoring and reporting on events activity · Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Events Manager and Senior Events Officer in line with the responsibilities of the post · To brief the senior leadership team, scientists, clinicians, speakers, staff and volunteers ahead of each event · Regular attendance at events; this will include some travel and work outside of ordinary working hours What we are looking for: · Experience in the events industry, both online and in-person · Planning and delivery of online events via Zoom, Teams or similar. · Confident working with computers, extensive knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook · Co-ordinating projects or events, particularly large-scale events of 200 attendees. · Delivering activity against and monitoring a budget. · Excellent project management skills · Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks. · Excellent attention to detail. · Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; with a natural ability to articulate ideas, problems and solutions · Good interpersonal skills, ability to interact with different stakeholders and significant stakeholder management experience. · Strong organisational and analytical skills. · Able to use creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to identify opportunities. · Collaborative, sharing knowledge and ideas with colleagues. · A team player, you work well as part of a team but are proactive and can work independently. · Flexibility and adaptability within the role when required. · Willingness and ability to work at events, often outside of core working hours. 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 £28,000 per annum, plus benefits Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 9th November 2025, 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. 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. 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