Regional Community Admin & Development Officer - South East

Parkinson's UK; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkinson's UK is seeking a proactive regional administrator to support the South East England team and deliver local community initiatives. You will handle day-to-day operations, coordinate meetings, and foster partnerships with community groups.

The role emphasizes inclusivity, efficient admin, finance tasks, and remote-friendly work practices, enabling people affected by Parkinson's to shape local support.

Qualifications

• Proven admin experience or transferable skills.
• Ability to manage routine financial tasks and keep records organized.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for general enquiries across the region.
• Organise online and in-person meetings, events, and regional activities including bookings and follow-ups.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, payments, and expenses with up-to-date records.
• Support inclusive practices by ensuring lived experiences inform local decisions and services.
• Help deliver and evaluate local community projects using feedback and insights.

Skills

Office administration

Financial tasks

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

This unique dual role provides core administrative support to the South East regional England team while directly delivering local community development initiatives.

You'll keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly while actively engaging our community, building local partnerships, and empowering people affected by Parkinson's to shape local support. Working collaboratively on priority projects, you'll help build a united, people-powered movement.

What you'll do

• Be the primary point of contact, responding warmly and efficiently to general enquiries from across the region.
• Organise online and in-person meetings, working groups, and regional events - handling venue bookings, catering, materials, delegate tracking, and follow-ups.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, credit card payments, and volunteer expenses, keeping financial records up-to-date and processes running smoothly.
• Work in an inclusive way so the lived experiences and voices of people affected by Parkinson's shape local decisions, support, and services.
• Help deliver and evaluate local community projects using feedback and local insights to guide your work.

What you'll bring

• Experience or transferable skills to manage office admin, handle routine financial tasks, and stay organised while juggling competing priorities.
• Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, manage your time effectively while working remotely, and handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Skilled communicator with strong listening skills and the ability to deliver messages to a range of audiences effectively.
• Experience of engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including those from diverse communities.

Applications close on 1 November 2026.

Interviews for this role will be held on9 November 2026 in ourLondon office.