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This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role

We are recruiting for two roles to join our Northern Ireland team, both are offered on 25 hours per week. 

You’ll empower your clients to take actions for themselves or will advocate on their behalf for better service, support and outcomes, so they can live their life with Parkinson's in the way they choose.

You’ll deliver tailored information and support through a range of channels including telephone, video and email and, where appropriate, home visits and in community settings.

You’ll be responsible for building excellent relationships with healthcare professionals and other relevant agencies, as well as our network of volunteers and groups.

What you'll do:

• Provide professional person centred, in depth support to clients by a range of means, ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources.
• Provide support on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional, employment and welfare benefits support and advocating with and on behalf of clients. 
• Work flexibly across the service responding to enquiries through a range of channels.
• Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses and other professional colleagues to raise the profile of the service, increase depth of support and achieve improved outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.

What you'll bring: 

• Experience of managing and delivering individual case work, including advocating for clients and supporting people to navigate the health and social care system 
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and your role in keeping clients safe and  implementing organisational policies and procedure
• Ability to be calm and use emotional intelligence in challenging casework
• Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems
• The ability to build effective working relationships with others including working within multi disciplinary teams internally and externally 

Candidates must live in Northern Ireland in order to carry out this role. 

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• live in the area specified (Northern Ireland), hold a full driving licence and be able to travel freely and flexibly throughout Northern Ireland and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
• provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays
• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

About the role and team:

Maximising the value and contribution of our supporters is fundamental to Parkinson’s UK delivering the impact we want to see for people affected by Parkinson's. Building networks, understanding what motivates our supporters, and aligning our programmes to their charitable interests is key to our growth plans for Major Gifts. 

Our Major Gifts and Special Events function are an established and dynamic team of 19 colleagues. We have a well established programme raising circa £7 million a year across the department to fund our vital work. 

This critical role will lead the philanthropy, trust and statutory, special events and prospect research and insights teams. Parkinson’s UK has just outlined a refreshed strategy to ensure everyone affected by Parkinson’s can receive the support they need. This role will lead the delivery of the charity’s established high value fundraising -  securing substantial donations and providing a first class supporter experience to our valued supporters. Building from a position of growth you will lead the teams to grow our income further. 

You will work with colleagues and leaders across the charity to identify prospects and opportunities to give at a transformational level. You will present and inspire philanthropic support for our work including our support services and our Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech drug development programme which is leading the way in driving forward new pioneering treatments. You will also be an active member of the Fundraising Leadership Team collaboratively with leaders across Fundraising and Engagement.

We are also planning to launch a multi year fundraising appeal in early 2024 and you will be instrumental to delivering the private phase of this campaign.

This is an exciting time to join Parkinson’s UK and our team as we continue to evolve and grow. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire your team to  implement the major gifts and special events growth strategy across multiple teams
• Deliver an annual income target of circa 7m in raised voluntary income - effectively forecasting and monitoring and reporting back on performance throughout the year. This includes ensuring strong pipeline management 
• Deliver a range of audience led cultivation and special fundraising events designed to engage our supporters,  and open up new networks, committees and fundraising influencers
• Lead on the private phase of multi-year, multi-million pound 3 year charity appeal 
• As a senior leader and key member of the Fundraising and Experience Leadership team, you will play an active and strategic role in  the wider strategy, priorities and project delivery, including  our CRM migration project 

What you’ll bring:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and coach a team to inspire, motivate and develop high performance 
• Experience of managing a large annual income target (£3m+) to drive continued growth and ensure targets are met 
• Personal experience of philanthropic fundraising including a record of securing 7 figure gifts and multi year commitments
• Detailed understanding of special events delivery both for income generation and cultivation and stewardship

Whilst this is advertised as a full time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider part time working and compressed hours. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.

Interviews will be held on 18 December 2023

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

People living with Parkinson’s highly value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides. The pandemic changed lives for people affected by Parkinson’s and feedback from our community, and colleagues working in communities, has helped us understand the challenges that we want to address and the opportunities to improve. Taking all of this feedback on board, we’ve recently launched our refreshed strategy, Every Parkinson’s Journey, setting out our priorities through to 2026.

Following significant investment, we have a clear strategy to build on the quality and reach of our community services - so that everyone living with Parkinson's across the four nations of the UK has the right information and support to live as well as possible and to feel more in control of life.

You will lead on turning this strategic aim into a reality through the delivery of high quality integrated services to enable our local teams to work alongside local groups and the wider Parkinson's community to provide services that are impactful and valued.

This rewarding leadership role will put you at the centre of our work leading, shaping and embedding our community services to deliver the greatest impact for people living with Parkinson's.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and empower teams across the UK ensuring what we offer meets the diverse needs of communities and create a culture of continuous improvement
• Act as a senior ambassador and be fully representative, engaging and have a clear understanding of the priorities for all four nations of the UK
• Champion and support the growth of our core programmes of community support
• Oversee the implementation of a robust planning and performance framework

What you’ll bring:

• Senior leadership experience in complex organisations and effective influencing at Board level
• Experience of shaping and developing high performing geographically dispersed teams across the four nations of the UK
• Authentic leadership which supports a culture where people feel included, valued, inspired, and empowered
• Ability to translate vision into delivery and to effectively communicate with a broad range of individuals, influencing and directing change
• Knowledge and a good understanding of health and social care issues and structures across all four nations of the UK

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

We have two roles available, one covering the South East, and one covering the East of England.

You’ll manage, coach and develop a team of Parkinson’s Local Advisers to deliver a high standard of service across the region. You’ll ensure that the team is supported in meeting service demand which will include more complex casework, covering gaps, or supporting new/inexperienced colleagues.

You’ll work with colleagues in the regional/country team to support the delivery of local priorities to reach more people affected by Parkinson’s. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of Parkinson’s Local Advisers to deliver a professional service that gives accurate, tailored information and support based on needs in line with service practice
• Ensure quality service standards are met, including assessing needs, advocacy, information and support given and referrals
• Provide coaching, support and guidance to your team of advisers, including through complex casework and safeguarding cases, to ensure a consistent service across the team
• Work with the Regional Lead and other colleagues to agree regional priorities to reach more people and provide a visible local service 
• Be responsible for the health and safety of a remote, dispersed team, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and acting as escalation point for lone working app

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of managing, coaching, developing, and motivating a dispersed staff team, including workload distribution and prioritisation 
• Ability to implement reflective practice principles 
• Experience of providing health and social care information services 
• Experience of delivering a multi channel service effectively 
• Understanding of Parkinson’s, including relevant health and social care and welfare benefits 
• Working experience of the importance of data quality and using data in your work 
• Experience to adhere to data protection requirements and confidentiality

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews for these roles will be held:

• South East: Friday 15 December
• East of England: Friday 15 December and Monday 18 December

The successful candidate will be required to 

• live in the area specified (either East of England or the South East) and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 
• have a confidential space in which to work

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. It affects 153,000 people in the UK and currently there is no cure. 

We’re recruiting for an Individual Giving Officer to join our team. We proudly raise money to help improve life for people with Parkinson’s and the people in their lives. Our work helps to fund everything from promising research, to providing personalised support for everyone with Parkinson’s, to campaigns fighting for better support for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.

About the role

You’ll be working on direct marketing campaigns that engage and inspire people to donate. And you’ll make it as easy as possible for supporters to choose the way they want to give. You’ll be part of a team that champions and supports each other, and is innovative in a changing fundraising and external environment to achieve our annual income target of over £5 million. 

Focusing on high volume donations under £1000. We use analysis and insight to deliver a variety of direct marketing activities that recruit new donors and ensure everyone can see the impact of their kind contribution. 

What you’ll do

• Assist with and and project manage direct marketing campaigns, both online and offline, to maximise income through one-off and regular gifts.

• Manage day-to-day relationships with external agencies and suppliers.

• Work with and support the Senior Individual Giving Officers to achieve strategic objectives.

• Monitor income and expenditure budgets and use database analysis to inform and improve the direct marketing programme.

• Ensure that the direct marketing programme is integrated into Fundraising & Experience  Directorate activities and supports the overall Parkinson’s UK strategic plan.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience of successfully managing campaigns to deliver results against agreed targets and objectives.

• Excellent copywriting, creative and proofreading skills.

• Experience using digital tools, platforms and techniques. 

• Ability to review and evaluate data and campaign results and pull out key trends to inform future work.

• Ability to work well under own initiative, cope well under pressure, meet deadlines and have good attention to detail.

Whilst this is advertised as a full time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider part time working and compressed hours. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.

Interviews will be held w/c 18 December 2023

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

About the role

As our experienced and versatile content strategist, you’ll act as an in-house consultant, delivering content for a range of communications projects and providing expert guidance on everything from writing in our brand voice to testing content with users.

You’ll build strong relationships, collaborate with other teams to manage and improve website content, and train and support colleagues to use key digital tools and content design techniques.

What you’ll do:

• Write, edit, proof and publish content for a range of communications projects and marketing campaigns briefed into our in-house Studio. 
• Use audience insight to develop messaging guides and content strategies.
• Audit, optimise, create and test website content to meet business goals and user needs.
• Support website editors across the charity, training them to use our content management system and digital tools.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in developing strategic content that meets user needs across a range of audiences, formats and channels. 
• Experience managing and improving content for a large website. 
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills, and ability to enforce brand guidelines and house style. 
• Broad knowledge of SEO, accessibility, and a range of content design techniques. 

Sounds like you? We would love to hear from you

Whilst this is advertised as a full time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider part time working, compressed hours and job shares. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.

Interviews will be held w/c 18 December 2023

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be partnered with Parkinson’s UK in their search for an Associate Director of Finance. Parkinson’s UK are here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. As well as providing vital community-based support, Parkinson’s UK fund research into the most promising treatments, and are on the frontline of developing and finding a cure.

Parkinson’s UK believe that people are their greatest assets, and as Associate Director of Finance you will make a significant contribution to the finance directorate’s ambition to transform and build a service which is fit for the future.

The Role

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the finance department at Parkinson’s UK. Reporting into the Chief Financial Operating Officer, you’ll motivate and lead the finance team of c. 20 people in the day-to-day management of the department. You will support the CFOO in strategic planning and long-term financial decisions for the organisation, as well as supporting the finance function in the delivery of key transformation projects in the coming year.

Key duties will include:

• Lead and develop the finance team in conjunction with the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and Head of Financial Operations.
• Develop and lead finance transformation projects (including systems and processes transformation)
• Develop multi-year financial strategy to support Parkinson’s UK strategic plans and investment strategy
• Create meaningful professional partnerships with SLT, ELT and Board-level stakeholders to deliver effective and insightful financial information to help inform Parkinson’s UK financial strategy.
• Overseeing the successful management and completion of the annual audit process

Your Profile

You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with extensive experience at Head of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance, or Finance Director level.

Previous charity sector experience is not necessary, though an appreciation for funding requirements and financial governance of a charity will be.

You will be an experienced leader of finance teams, able to manage, coordinate and motivate staff accordingly. You will be proven at building professional working relationships with senior stakeholders including C-Suite and Board level individuals.

Benefits

• Hybrid working from their office in Victoria, London, and flexi-time on start and finish times
• Employee Assistance Programme (including mental health and financial support and advice)
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental pay (8 weeks at full pay and 18 weeks at half pay dependent on qualifying service conditions).
• Interest-free educational loans to support employees looking to continue learning.
• Death in service cover of 4 x salary

Application process:

You will need to submit a current CV by applying below before the deadline date of 21st December 2023.

All candidates successful from CV stage will progress to a meeting with  Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners ahead of formal interviews with Parkinson’s UK the week commencing 8th January.

For more information:

Please contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners.

Our Mission is to produce the Safest and most Exhilarating Events to create Unbreakable Bonds between Charities and Supporters, at no cost to our Planet.

Fundraising Walks, Long distance Treks, Obstacle Races and Runs are just some of the events we love to organise.

We are proud to be a Certified B Corp.

Working at Gladiator Events

We are a small and hard-working, committed team. 

Some of our benefits include:

• 20 days’ annual leave, plus all days off between Christmas and New Year (additional 3 days).
• Time off in lieu for all non-contracted days worked.
• Additional paid day or lieu day for every 4 non-contracted days worked.
• Hybrid and Flexible working.
• Nationwide Co-Working Office Membership.
• Personal and professional development training.
• Paid spots to other challenge events.
• Paid time off for community service.
• Annual Company Away Trip and Christmas Party.
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Head of Operations to play a defining role in the growth and development of this small business. The successful candidate will develop and lead plans and initiatives that to enable sustainable growth, whilst promoting Gladiator Events’ culture and values.

This will include leading, supporting and inspiring a team to deliver exceptional events for the charity sector. You will work collaboratively with other organisations, identify opportunities and support the strategic and operational development of Gladiator Events to continue to develop its reputation as one of the leading challenge event management companies in the UK.

You will have excellent communication and people management skills and a shared passion to make a positive impact in line with Gladiator Events’ values as a B Corp Certified business working exclusively with charities. You will also be comfortable with shaping your role, risk-taking, able to get stuff done and be excited about the idea of working for a small business and the opportunities and challenges that come with this.

• Full-time, permanent role, but part-time would be considered.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Personality and Values fit is given equal consideration to Skills fit. 

Responsibilities: Cross-Organisational

• Work effectively and openly with the Director, staff and other stakeholders to promote an inclusive, vibrant, high-performing organisation.
• Work closely with the Director and team on Strategic Planning of the business and lead on the implementation of that strategy.
• Work alongside Senior Operations Manager to implement improvements relating to our B Corp Status, leading to continual improvement of our positive impact and an effective re-certification process in 2025.
• Build relationships with existing and prospective clients and ensure we are offering exceptional service and value.
• Review and improve our client onboarding and ongoing relationship-building processes.
• Maximise opportunities to share best practices across the industry by sharing industry knowledge.
• Develop additional services to help our clients, such as innovation, ideation, creative problem solving and sustainability sessions.
• Represent GE at key meetings and events, keeping abreast of industry trends, innovations, policies and initiatives relevant to our organisation and client group. This could include industry educational and networking events in sport, fundraising or event production, meetings with existing and future charity clients, speaking at events and / or pitching to secure new contracts.
• Deputise for the Director when required.

Responsibilities: Staff Management & Leadership

• Line manage Senior team, ensuring professional and personal growth across the team.
• Lead and support senior team in kind leadership skills, reflecting our values, standardising line management styles and processes across the business.
• Inspire and engage team to contribute to the wider organisation goals and to take ownership of key elements of the business
• Collaborate with team to continually improve the review, feedback and 1:1 processes across the business.
• Collaborate with team to review the Benefits package, implementing additional benefits including Private Health Insurance.
• Review systems for managing resource and predicting future needs.
• Lead on the recruitment of new team members, alongside the Director, when necessary.
• Work with team to retain the best freelance staff in the industry, providing excellent working conditions for all and ensuring our extended team reflect our values and passion at our events.
• Grow our network of industry professionals who share our values for future recruitment opportunities.
• Attend specific events run by GE to support HQ and wider freelance team and to fully understand and review all areas of the business.
• Act as the primary contact for staff in respect of HR matters, including recruitment and exit arrangements, review and 1:1 processes and disciplinary processes. 

Responsibilities: Operations Management

• Lead on Accounts Reporting and Strategy, including:
• Bi-weekly and monthly processes including payment runs and reconciliations, with the support of team, Director and Accounting providers.
• Improving on reporting structures and processes allowing efficient analysis of financial data, with the ultimate goal of improving our financial performance.
• Reviewing event pricing strategy, ensuring our prices are industry-leading, transparent and fair.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget and provide forecasting information for the Director.
• Work with senior team to regularly review and sign off organisation’s Health & Safety processes, ensuring Industry guidelines are adhered to and mitigations are implemented from previous event incident reports.
• Oversee and facilitate contracts and relationships with external suppliers and outsourced activities (IT services, Legal consultants, HR consultants).
• Review business processes, policies and ways of working and ensure they are used consistently and effectively across the organisation. Ensure processes and policies remain legally compliant (e.g. data protection, H&S) and follow best practice, and that any complaints are dealt with appropriately and within timescale.
• Work with team and external HR consultants to review and improve employee handbooks, policies and processes. 

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Characteristics

We choose our team based on shared values, personality and passion rather than just experience.

Skills

• Experienced in leading, motivating and managing a diverse team effectively.
• Proven track record of leading cross-organisational planning or strategy processes, translating strategic objectives into plans, activities and successful delivery.
• Operational management experience across several business functions such IT, HR, finance, planning and programme or project management.
• Experience of establishing and improving business processes and effective ways of working.
• Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills.
• Financial management experience.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – including experience of producing professional written documents.
• Comfortable working collaboratively and independently, taking all voices into equal consideration.
• Comfortable with rolling up sleeves and work across all aspects of GE whilst also thinking strategically.
• Experienced in working and reacting in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Personality

• Kind, fair and supportive leader motivated by enabling people to be their best selves, prioritising wellbeing.
• Passionate about the role that business can play in creating the future that benefits all people and the planet.
• Energetic and lively personality, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of audiences.
• Able to go the extra mile and be willing to get stuck in to all tasks.
• Proactive, organised and highly self-motivated.
• Customer-focused and flexible.
• Professional and personal integrity.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Role Location: Hybrid / one day every 2 weeks in London.

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £52,000, depending on experience

Closing Date: Tuesday 10 January 2024; 5pm

How to Apply

Please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) and answers to the following questions as a separate document to Sarah Kenny, Founder of Gladiator Events. Please limit each answer to 200 words.

1. Why do you want to work for Gladiator Events?
2. What is your leadership style? How will you apply it to this role?
3. What opportunities do you see for Gladiator Events in the next two years?
4. What would you do in this role that would really make an impact?