Head of Research and Publications
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £66,000 to £68,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Aldgate, Central London |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Dementia UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Hours: 37.5 per week
Interview date: Friday 31st October
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
family-friendly policies
8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
three x basic salary life assurance cover
free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus 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, compressed hours, and more*
learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
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.
To succeed in this role, you will hold a doctorate in a relevant health or social care field, with extensive academic activity and publication records in the fields of research or impact. You will possess expert knowledge of the health and social care landscape, particularly in relation to dementia and its impact on individuals and families. Additionally, you will demonstrate significant experience in strategic leadership in research or evaluation within higher education or health and social care organisations.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with recruitment@dementiauk.org.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact recruitment@dementiauk.org.
This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
Interview date: Friday 31st October
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
family-friendly policies
8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
three x basic salary life assurance cover
free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus 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, compressed hours, and more*
learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
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.
To succeed in this role, you will hold a doctorate in a relevant health or social care field, with extensive academic activity and publication records in the fields of research or impact. You will possess expert knowledge of the health and social care landscape, particularly in relation to dementia and its impact on individuals and families. Additionally, you will demonstrate significant experience in strategic leadership in research or evaluation within higher education or health and social care organisations.
We would love to hear from you! If you would like to find out more about the role, or have any queries, please get in touch with recruitment@dementiauk.org.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact recruitment@dementiauk.org.
This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
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