Learning & Development Adviser

We’re looking for someone with experience of delivering learning to run and manage our accredited in-house management training course and provide exceptional learning experiences to both our colleagues and volunteers.

About the role

You’ll deliver learning initiatives that will enhance our peoples’ experience at Parkinson’s UK (both employees and volunteers). This work will equip our people to better support the ambition of our People & Culture and organisational Strategy.

With a keen eye on external best practice, you’ll ensure we are delivering our effective learning opportunities that will help them succeed in their roles and enhance our ways of working.

What you’ll do:

1. Work with Learning & Development specialists to develop and deliver learning opportunities for volunteers and colleagues.
2. Provide high quality support and guidance on learning and development to colleagues and volunteers.
3. Design and deliver learning opportunities and events where appropriate and in partnership with colleagues and volunteers.
4. Work closely with subject matter experts in the charity to understand and meet evolving learning needs.

What you’ll bring:

1. Experience of designing and delivering successful and impactful learning initiatives for both colleagues and volunteers.
2. Ability to develop concise and impactful training, both in person and virtual.
3. Proven ability to work collaboratively, with the ability to build rapport and relationships with colleagues and volunteers at all levels.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
5. An understanding of and commitment to inclusion as it translates to providing learning and development to colleagues and volunteers.

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.

As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home up to two days a week. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.

Interviews for this role will be held on Monday 12 May 2025.

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.