Research Communications Officer

You ll help create and coordinate the charity s communications about Parkinson s research. As the leading European funder of Parkinson s research it is vital that we are communicating about the research we are funding.

You ll work with colleagues, researchers and volunteers, to produce compelling research content for a wide range of audiences and channels.

You ll help answer people s research questions and help more people to understand what s happening in Parkinson s research, inspiring them to get involved in the charity s work to accelerate breakthroughs.

This role is offered as a 12 month fixed term contract covering secondment.

What you ll do

• Create and share content about Parkinson s research through various channels, including digital marketing.

• Provide timely, clear and informative responses to internal and external enquiries about Parkinson s research via phone and email.

• Support colleagues across the charity to feature research in their communications in an accurate and moderate way.

• Help deliver talks across the UK to update the Parkinson s community on the progress being made in research.

What you ll bring

• A passion for research, with a degree of equivalent in the life sciences. With an understanding and enthusiasm to expand your knowledge of Parkinson s.

• Empathy and customer care to work sensitively with the Parkinson s community and to answer enquiries appropriately.

• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate about Parkisnon s research through a range of channels.

• Experience working using digital tools and with a range of stakeholders with skills to stay on top of a busy and varied workload.

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

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Please be aware; This role is hybrid, and the in person/office attendance expectation for this role is 1 day per week in the London office.

Interviews will be held on Monday 16 March, in person.

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.