Impact Communications Officer

This is a varied and exciting communications role which sits in the fast-paced High Value Operations team in the Income and Engagement directorate.  While copywriting is the core skill for this position, the role also calls for creativity – from designing impactful communications to bringing fresh ideas that engage and inspire donors. In the role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the High Value Fundraising teams and beyond to lead on writing high value funding proposals, impact reports, event collateral and other impact focused donor communications. You’ll be working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to gather information that demonstrates impact for our donors –including major donors, trusts, legacy, and corporate partners.  

Working to briefs provided by fundraising relationship managers, you’ll use your knowledge of the organisation to create compelling and emotive narratives tailored to each supporter, putting the stories of people affected by dementia at the heart of your proposals and reports. Your written work will engage supporters and inspire donations towards projects being delivered across Alzheimer’s Society. In this role, continuous feedback is critical, both in reviewing your own work and that of your colleagues. You’ll join a team committed to ensuring our communications are story led, impactful and of the highest standard.  
 
High Value Operations is a dynamic team made up of Impact Communications, Proposition Development, Prospect Development and Special Events. You’ll work closely alongside one other Impact Communications Officer and two Impact Communications Managers. This is a homeworking role, but you will be required to travel to attend some meetings and team-days, predominantly in our London office.  

About you 

• Be a skilled copywriter with a talent for crafting compelling, emotive narratives that inspire action. 

• Be highly collaborative, able to build strong relationships across teams and work confidently with multiple stakeholders. 

• Have experience writing for different audiences and ideally some knowledge of the charity sector, understanding how to tailor tone and messaging to resonate with supporters. 

• Have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to refining your work to the highest standard, while being open to feedback and continuous improvement. 

• Be organised and proactive, managing multiple briefs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

What you’ll focus on:  

• Writing high-value funding proposals, impact reports, and donor communications that demonstrate impact and inspire support. 

• Designing and shaping creative communications that engage donors and reflect Alzheimer’s Society’s brand and tone of voice. 

• Collaborating with fundraising teams to gather accurate project information and tailor communications to donor needs. 

• Reviewing and refining written work—both your own and others—to ensure clarity, quality, and excellence. 

• Exploring innovative ways to enhance donor engagement and continually improve the effectiveness of communications. 

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.  Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

Giving back to you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.