Scientific Programmes Manager

South West Community Chaplaincy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cure Parkinson’s invites an experienced events professional to join our Research Team as Scientific Programmes Manager, shaping a proactive programme of research workshops and conferences for scientists and lay supporters.

You will coordinate in-person, hybrid and virtual events, liaise with a growing research community, and translate complex neuroscience for diverse audiences.

A degree in life sciences and proven programme-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences or closely related field.
• Significant experience in planning, co-ordinating and delivering scientific programme events, meetings and conferences.
• Experience with in-person, hybrid and virtual events.
• Adept at liaising with a research community and communicating to lay and scientific audiences.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of Cure Parkinson’s research workshops and conferences for scientists and lay supporters.
• Restructure and grow the programme of activity across events and formats.

Job description

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.