Job Description
Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.
Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's - a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.
Parkinson's UK is a people-powered movement. Together we will find the cure, and improve life for everybody affected by Parkinson's. Join us!
About the role
Two exciting opportunities have arisen within the charity, for Local Networks Administration Assistants to provide administrative support to two programmes of work within the Local Networks team and wider local communities and networks. These roles will support the development and delivery of grants programmes and the wider work of the teams.
What you'll do
Central contact and signposting point for enquiries received by the Local Networks & Country teams, from staff and volunteers
Responsible for recording and keeping information up to date, including the information on our charity website
Preparing papers and agendas for meetings, recording action points and providing regular data and reports when required
Enabling operational processes and helping to disseminate information relating to our Local Networks
What you'll bring
Experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role
Experience of introducing administrative processes to enhance team systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work on your own initiative, and have proven experience of collating and maintaining data and information
Attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload are essential
This is an exciting time for Parkinson's UK and we would love you to join us!
Closing date: 12 December 2021
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 December 2021
Please visit our website via the Apply button for more information and to apply.
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:
provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
have a confidential space in which to work
Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's - a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.
Parkinson's UK is a people-powered movement. Together we will find the cure, and improve life for everybody affected by Parkinson's. Join us!
About the role
Two exciting opportunities have arisen within the charity, for Local Networks Administration Assistants to provide administrative support to two programmes of work within the Local Networks team and wider local communities and networks. These roles will support the development and delivery of grants programmes and the wider work of the teams.
What you'll do
Central contact and signposting point for enquiries received by the Local Networks & Country teams, from staff and volunteers
Responsible for recording and keeping information up to date, including the information on our charity website
Preparing papers and agendas for meetings, recording action points and providing regular data and reports when required
Enabling operational processes and helping to disseminate information relating to our Local Networks
What you'll bring
Experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role
Experience of introducing administrative processes to enhance team systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work on your own initiative, and have proven experience of collating and maintaining data and information
Attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload are essential
This is an exciting time for Parkinson's UK and we would love you to join us!
Closing date: 12 December 2021
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 December 2021
Please visit our website via the Apply button for more information and to apply.
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:
provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
have a confidential space in which to work
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