Scientific Programmes Manager

Cure Parkinson’s Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust is seeking an experienced events professional to lead our scientific programme of research workshops and conferences, for both the scientific community and lay/patient supporters.

As Scientific Programmes Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver in-person, hybrid and virtual events, liaising with researchers and communicating to diverse audiences while growing our research community. The role requires a life sciences degree and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences.
• Experience planning scientific programmes and events.
• Ability to communicate with lay and scientific audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workshops and conferences for research and lay audiences.
• Coordinate in-person, hybrid and virtual events and grow the research community.

Skills

Event planning

Project coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Scientific communication

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year (dependent on experience and skills)
Location: London, 120 New Cavendish Street, W1W 6XX (minimum of 3 days/week in the office)
Time: Full time (35 hours/week)

Cure Parkinson's is looking for an experienced events professional to join our Research Team and take charge of our programme of research workshops and conferences, both for the scientific community and for lay/patient supporters of the charity. This is an exciting time to join the team as we restructure our event offering and grow our programme of activity.

As our Scientific Programmes Manager you will have a degree in life sciences, with experience in neuroscience an advantage. You will have significant experience in planning, co-ordinating and delivering scientific programmes events, meetings and conferences (in-person, hybrid and virtual). You will be adept at liaising with and growing a research community and be skilled at speaking to and writing for both lay and scientific audiences.

Scientific Programmes Manager - Job Description

The deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday 29 September 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2026.