We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

As our IT Administrator you will be part of our Technology Team and will provide administrative support for our service desk as well as first line support to colleagues. 

You’ll work with the Service Desk Lead and provide a key role in the Technology Service Team ensuring a high level of service at all times. 

What you will do: 

• First line support - responding to and assigning  support requests raised through the on-line service desk by telephone and face to face

• Prioritisation of support requests and incidents based on their urgency and impact on the business

• Ensuring that support issues are kept up to date and have sufficient detail

• Collating weekly and monthly reporting

What you will bring: 

• Previous experience of providing technical support, preferably working as part of an IT team / service desk

• Excellent customer service skills and demonstrable experience of dealing with support queries

• Proficient in Google Workspace

• Experience of using of using Jira Service Desk or similar ticketing system

Interviews to be held: 26 May

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

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

In a geographically diverse organisation with around 450 employees we’re always looking for fresh ideas to ensure everyone at Parkinson’s UK understands how they contribute, where they fit in, and how they can share their work with others.

Using a broad range of techniques and tools, you’ll support the delivery and promotion of the charity’s work internally to ensure that all of our staff feel engaged in, and inspired by, the charity’s strategy, plans, vision and values. You’ll be part of a wider team of colleagues who are focussing on delivering some key organisational projects to improve collaboration. All of this, and more, will give you an opportunity to use and develop  your extensive communication skills and experience.

You’ll have relevant experience in writing and planning for communications campaigns. You’ll also be confident and competent in using a broad range of digital tools and solutions, to deliver your own work and in delivering internal communications solutions to all staff. We need you to think creatively and bring a relevant and modern approach to staff engagement, introducing fresh ideas to continuously improve engagement and collaboration across the charity.

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

Interviews will be held: W/C 23 May 

Please note: We’ll consider options for this role to be based from home or (post pandemic) from our London Office, (Victoria).

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

About the role:

You’ll work as part of the Media and PR team to raise public awareness and knowledge of Parkinson’s, and promote the profile of Parkinson’s UK and its work, to national, consumer, specialist and regional media. 

You’ll support the Media and PR Manager in developing and delivering sustained and creative PR campaigns to support all aspects of major Parkinson’s UK initiatives including research, information and support services, policy and campaigns, fundraising, professional engagement and service improvement activity.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement a proactive, creative and effective media relations programme, to support specific aspects of Parkinson’s UK’s work and raise awareness and understanding of Parkinson’s amongst key organisational audiences.

• Develop engaging content to maximise the impact of media activity, and develop incisive and timely media reaction to breaking developments or news stories. 

• Contribute to high team standards, spotting opportunities to secure coverage, brokering partnerships, building a strong network of media contacts and case studies, and evaluating the success of your work to inform wider team learning. 

• Play a key role in the development and execution of major, charity-wide campaigns, including World Parkinson’s Day.

What you'll bring:

• Experience of planning and delivering a wide range of high profile media campaigns, with a good working knowledge of UK national, consumer and specialist media, online and offline.

• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload across a diverse portfolio including scientific, medical and healthcare issues, working to tight deadlines and maintaining high quality standards.

• Proven experience and evidence of using creative ways of communicating messages, with the drive to try new approaches and tactics.

• Ability to identify and develop newsworthy stories.

Interviews will be held: w/c 24 May 2021

Please note, we will be shortlisting candidates on receipt of applications based on the essential criteria of the person specification.  The vacancy may close earlier than stated.

Be part of something special by joining us as a Carer Support Worker. Help those who care in their own homes to have an opportunity for all-important time to look after themselves so they can keep caring for longer.

As a Carer Support Worker, we can offer you up to £12.80 per hour and a permanent contract for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

You will work with a wide range of people, including children, with varied and different care needs. This might include but not be limited to physical disability, a learning disability, life limiting illness including cancer or other medical conditions, like Dementia or Parkinson’s. Our colleagues enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and the welfare of our clients. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Full training will be provided with opportunities for personal development and career progression.