Director of Strategic Communications, Policy and Influencing

Responsibilities

• Transform Parkinson’s UK into a bold, highly credible, evidence-led authority that actively sets the agenda across government, the NHS, and media.
• Translate policy demands into sharp political leverage—focusing relentlessly on prevention, non-motor symptoms, and preventable deaths.
• Be a strategic adviser to the CEO, Chair, Board, and high-profile ambassadors, arming them with unified positioning to open doors, influence decision-makers and grow funding networks.
• Drive National Conversations: Leverage tier-one media, parliamentary networks (APPGs), and strategic coalitions to make Parkinson's impossible for policymakers to ignore.

Requirements

• A senior leader with significant experience within a lobbying consultancy, public body, healthcare organisation or major charity, who can demonstrate a successful track record of driving strategy and organisational change.
• A proven track record of shifting organisational voice from passive to proactive, planning and driving sharp uncompromising positions that constructively challenge healthcare bodies, government and the NHS.
• Deep understanding of the UK political landscape, parliamentary dynamics, and health policy frameworks.
• The ability to convert complex scientific, clinical and population data into sharp, high-impact campaigns that force response.
• High-level networks across government bodies, NHS bodies and tier-one media and sound crisis management experience.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of drafting high-stakes briefings, keynotes, and strategic positions for a wide range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Read about the benefits of working for us on our website.