Job Description
This is an exciting time for Parkinson s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson s community.
About the role
This exciting opportunity will be in a busy fundraising events team working on a range of 3rd party running, challenge and cycling events across the UK and abroad. You ll be forming strong relationships with our supporters and delivering event experiences from concept to completion.
This role will work closely with the 3rd party Events Manager to provide and deliver an excellent supporter experience within our third party sporting events programme. You ll steward exciting supporters and engage new audiences that aim to raise the charity s profile and reach as well as significant income.
What you ll do:
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Plan, manage and deliver 3rd party sporting events in order to achieve agreed income, expenditure and profile targets
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Work with the 3rd party Events Manager to develop 3rd party sporting events in line with the 3rd party Events Strategy
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Work with the 3rd party Events Manager to create and manage event budgets ensuring that income and expenditure is kept within agreed limits
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Ability to benchmark and evaluate the 3rd party sporting events in accordance to the event evaluation 3rd party Events Manager to create and develop stewardship communications across a range of channels
What you ll bring:
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Experience of successfully organising a variety of fundraising events and profile-raising events
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An understanding and ability to manage financial budgets including managing income and expenditure.
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Experience of marketing events using online and offline tools
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Experience of project management including liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
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Experience of managing own workload effectively, dealing with conflicting priorities and meeting deadlines
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Knowledge of databases including reporting and analysis
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.
Interviews for this role will be held on 28 January 2026, in person at our London Office.
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.
