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Research Involvement Manager

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Parkinson's UK

2021-12-03 13:10:45

Job location Barkingside, Greater London, United Kingdom

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Community & Sport

Job description

Combination of UK Office (Victoria, London) & Home Based (minimum of 1 - 2 days per week office based)

The vacancy

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

People with Parkinson's and their loved ones are the experts on living with the condition.

Through our sector-leading patient and public involvement programme, we make their voices heard in research both at Parkinson's UK and beyond.

We're looking for an experienced leader to drive forward our work to ensure that people affected by Parkinson's are involved in shaping all stages of research.

What you'll do

As Research Involvement Manager, you'll lead the strategic development of our patient and public involvement programme, to drive forward high quality involvement at all stages of Parkinson's research.

You'll work in partnership with the Parkinson's community, researchers and companies to drive forward programmes and projects that put the needs, experiences and views of people with the condition first.

You will develop sector-leading training, guidance and resources to enable researchers and people affected by Parkinson's to work together to drive and shape research.

What you'll bring

As an ideal candidate you'll have proven experience of developing and delivering patient and public involvement programmes in research.

You'll bring a collaborative approach to everything you do, with experience of managing volunteer groups and a proven ability to build partnerships with colleagues and external organisations.

If you think you have the drive and skills we need, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: Sunday 5 December

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15 December.

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