Campaigns and Policy Officer - Scotland, United Kingdom - Parkinson's UK

Parkinson's UK
Parkinson's UK
Verified Company
Scotland, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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People living with Parkinson's need to have their voice heard in Scotland to ensure their health and care needs are met.

Following an investment in our services, support and work with the NHS, we are also expanding our campaigning and policy work across Scotland and the rest of the UK.


We're looking for someone special with experience of campaigning, including an understanding of its basic tools and techniques, experience of interpreting complex policy issues for a public audience, and knowledge of the Scottish political and public policy landscape.


About the role


You'll support our national and local campaigning work across Scotland to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's and those closest to them.

As part of our dynamic and committed Scotland team, you'll listen to the needs of our local communities and work with colleagues across the charity to deliver focussed political campaigning work.


You'll work with our community to raise awareness and increase knowledge about Parkinson's with decision makers at a local and national level.

You'll use your knowledge of public policy in Scotland and the UK to make sure that the voices of people with Parkinson's, their partners, family members and friends are heard, and help to drive changes that improve their lives.


What you'll do:


  • Be a first point of contact for campaigners in Scotland, who want to improve services in their local area, and recruit and manage a sustainable network of local campaign volunteers specific to Scotland.
  • Support the work of the Policy and Campaigns Manager to understand and influence UK wide and Scottish specific legislation, policy and practice relating to our communities and their needs
  • Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and campaigners on how best to influence decision makers in Scotland.
  • Use our UKwide campaign priorities to deliver national and local campaign activity, and coordinate campaigns with other charities and organisations, where appropriate to further our goals.

What you'll bring:


  • Strong people skills, and a commitment to putting the experiences and needs of people affected by Parkinson's at the centre of your work
  • Excellent written and oral communication and an ability to produce inspiring content to motivate others, and the ability to network and manage supportive relationships with volunteers, MSPs and a range of external organisations
  • Experience of managing a varied workload and working to tight deadlines, with excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
  • Experience in organising events for relevant stakeholders

This is an exciting time for Parkinson's UK and we would love you to join us
Interviews for this role will be held 16/17 May 2024 and will be held over video/remotely. The panel will include a person affected by Parkinson's.
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