At a glance

Skills

Office and Administration Management

Where

Newport, PO30 3BE

Mainly at home

Travel limit? 15 miles

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week This is a flexible role, mostly delivered from home. Committee meetings are held in person.

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People tell us that meeting others living with Parkinson's is the most important support they want locally. As secretary for the Isle of Wight Branch you'll help make that happen.

What will you be doing?

Why we want you

Are you a great communicator who enjoys bringing people together? Local groups across the UK are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's and their families and friends. We need great organisers who can keep our members and volunteers connected to our local group’s range of activities.

What you will be doing

Help organise and promote the groups range of activities
Keep up to date about the news and developments of Parkinson's UK more widely, sharing these with the group
Encourage and inspire others to engage with activities
Attend regular committee meetings and take and circulate notes
Work with local Parkinson's UK staff to ensure the group runs within Parkinson's UK governance procedures

What are we looking for?

The skills you need

Strong administrative, organisational, communication and IT skills to help keep the group running smoothly
Good collaboration skills - support the team to be inclusive, open to a diversity of views
Positive attitude; making things happen in your local community and bringing people together to work as a team
Supportive; able to listen to the needs of people with Parkinson's, and reflect these to the group to shape the support provided
Honest; you'll know when to ask for help, or when tasks might be seen as less important, and able to share that with Parkinson's UK and your group

What difference will you make?

Play a crucial role in the local Parkinson's community, Team Parkinson’s, and wider local planning
You'll be part of a pioneering organisation, committed to finding a cure and improving life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - in your local area and beyond

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form.

About Parkinson's UK

Causes

Health and well being / research and care

Organisation type:

Charity

As the UK's Parkinson's support and research charity we provide expert information on Parkinson's, fund groundbreaking Parkinson's research, offer friendship and support, campaign, change...

Branch Secretary - Isle of Wight