Location
Aldgate, Central London

Hours
37.5 hours per week

Salary
£66,000 per annum

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research and Publications team at Dementia UK, leading on the development and maintenance of high-quality research and publications within the clinical directorate. As the Head of Research and Publications, you will provide strategic leadership across all research, evaluation and academic publishing activities, supporting the evidence-based development of Admiral Nursing and its impact on families affected by dementia. You will play a key role in embedding research and insight into the charity’s operational and strategic planning, ensuring that our work is informed by robust evidence and shared through reputable academic journals and wider press.
You will represent Dementia UK on matters relating to research and academic output, building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to promote our work and influence the wider dementia care landscape. Through your leadership, you will position the charity as a trusted source of clinical and academic expertise, advancing our reputation across the sector.

Benefits
33 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
Family-friendly policies
8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
Three times basic salary life assurance cover
Free health cashback plan (Medicash) covering employee plus up to four dependent children
24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered) and access to Best Doctors
Free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
Access to a wellbeing app
Flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time and compressed hours*
Learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning
Commitment to employee health and wellbeing
Menopause Friendly accreditation and Disability Confident employer status
*Flexible working decisions are based on business needs

Our Culture
We value our people and strive to create a supportive working environment that enables our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will join a diverse and dedicated team supported to develop their skills and contribute to delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia. Staff have a voice through working groups focused on health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Dementia UK celebrates difference and individuality and encourages everyone to be their whole selves at work. This role is subject to a basic DBS check and requires the right to work in the UK.

Experience
Extensive academic activity and publication record in research or impact within health or social care fields.
Significant experience in strategic leadership of research or evaluation within higher education or health and social care organisations.

About you
Expert knowledge of the health and social care landscape, particularly relating to dementia and its impact on individuals and families.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally to promote research and influence the dementia care sector.
Committed to embedding research and insight into operational and strategic planning.

Qualifications
Doctorate in a relevant health or social care field.