Who We Are

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in cutting-edge research.  We believe that medical research can and will deliver life-changing preventions, treatments and one day, a cure for dementia.

Working for Alzheimer’s Research UK, you can be part of a team that is:

• Funding world-leading research into dementia across the UK and beyond, with a Research Network of over 2,000 scientists, and key research initiatives aimed at delivering new treatments, preventions and improved diagnosis.
• Providing information about dementia to people affected and their families, helping improve understanding around the condition and the potential for research to defeat it.
• Campaigning to keep dementia research on the political agenda, working to ensure government funding for research is a priority and that the environment is right for biomedical research into dementia to succeed.
• Building a social movement behind our cause, connecting with thousands of people who are helping to make breakthroughs in research possible.
• Providing operational support to enable the charitable objectives to be met.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100  Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

In return, you will be recognised and rewarded for your contribution, and be given the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience. 

You will also work in a supportive environment where our culture is built around our Leadership Attributes, where we are all expected to:

• Act with integrity
• Be inspirational
• Be empowering
• Be aware of our impact
• Work in a collaborative way
• Be accountable