Deputy Director Research, Evidence and Impact

Expected interview date: Thursday 10th October

Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• family friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS Pension
• 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 wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
• flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
• learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc.)
• employee health and wellbeing committed (menopause friendly, disability confident employer etc.)

Background

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia; a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/About the role

This is an exciting new opportunity to join the Research, Evidence and Impact team at Dementia UK, leading on research, evidence, and impact activities within the clinical directorate.

The post holder will provide senior leadership for all research and evaluation activities across relevant teams, supporting evidence-driven development of Admiral Nursing and its impact on families affected by dementia. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will ensure that research, evidence, and impact are integrated into the charity’s operational and strategic planning, while championing evidence-based decision-making.

You will represent the charity on matters related to research and evaluation, promoting our work to both internal and external stakeholders. This will position Dementia UK as a respected and trusted source of clinical and academic information within the field. Your focus will be on ensuring that all activities prioritise people with dementia and their families, embedding lived experience and co-production at the heart of these efforts.

To succeed in this role, you will hold a doctorate or advanced degree in a health or social care subject, with recognised national expertise in research or evaluation activities. Your academic experience should include a strong publication record and extensive work 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. Operational and team leadership experience, including budgeting and resource management, is also essential.

If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

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 achieve 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 and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, 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 differences 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 or to tell us you’re applying under the Disability Confident Scheme, contact recruitment@dementiauk.org.

How to apply:

Review the full job description and please send your CV and supporting statement to recruitment@dementiauk.org.

This role will be subject to a Standard DBS check.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

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