Application Guide

How to Apply for Local Campaigns Officer - South East of England

at Parkinson S Uk

🏢 About Parkinson S Uk

Parkinson's UK is the leading charity supporting people affected by Parkinson's in the UK, focusing on research, support services, and campaigning for better care. What makes this organization unique is its dual focus on both groundbreaking medical research and grassroots community advocacy, creating tangible change at both national and local levels. Working here means joining a mission-driven team dedicated to improving lives through both scientific advancement and political action.

About This Role

As the Local Campaigns Officer for South East England, you'll lead grassroots political advocacy across London to improve services for people with Parkinson's. This role involves building sustainable volunteer networks, listening to community needs, and coordinating targeted campaigns to influence local decision-makers. Your work directly translates community voices into policy changes that affect thousands of people living with Parkinson's in the region.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking in with volunteer campaigners via digital platforms, then preparing for an evening community meeting about local Parkinson's services. You could spend the afternoon analyzing council committee agendas for campaign opportunities, followed by coordinating with colleagues on a training session for new volunteers. The role balances digital coordination with in-person community engagement across London's diverse boroughs.

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🎯 Who Parkinson S Uk Is Looking For

  • Has 2-3 years of hands-on political or community campaigning experience, specifically with tools like petition drives, stakeholder mapping, and local government engagement
  • Demonstrates practical experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers in a health or disability advocacy context, not just general volunteer coordination
  • Can provide specific examples of organizing hybrid (in-person/digital) events and delivering campaign training to diverse audiences
  • Shows flexibility with evening/weekend work patterns and proficiency with collaborative digital tools like Slack, Trello, or campaign management platforms

📝 Tips for Applying to Parkinson S Uk

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Quantify your campaigning impact - instead of 'organized events,' specify 'recruited 50+ campaign volunteers through 3 community events in London'

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Highlight any experience with health/disability advocacy specifically, as this shows understanding of Parkinson's UK's unique stakeholder landscape

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Demonstrate your London-specific knowledge by mentioning familiarity with local government structures, NHS commissioning, or relevant council committees

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Show digital collaboration skills by mentioning specific tools you've used for remote campaign coordination (not just Zoom/Teams)

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Address the part-time flexibility directly - explain how you'll structure your week to accommodate evening/weekend campaign activities

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with political campaigning techniques (lobbying, petitions, stakeholder analysis) in a London context', 'Examples of successfully building and sustaining volunteer networks, particularly around health or disability issues', "How you've used digital tools to work collaboratively on campaigns while managing flexible hours", "Your understanding of Parkinson's UK's dual approach (research + advocacy) and why it resonates with you"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Parkinson's UK's current campaigns (like the 'Get It On Time' medication campaign) and how they translate to local implementation
  • → The structure of NHS and social care commissioning in London boroughs relevant to Parkinson's services
  • → Recent Parkinson's UK research breakthroughs and how they connect to service improvement campaigns
  • → Local political landscape - key decision-makers, health scrutiny committees, and patient participation groups in London

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a successful local campaign you led - what political tactics worked and why?
2 How would you approach building a volunteer network specifically for Parkinson's advocacy in diverse London communities?
3 What digital tools would you use to coordinate remote campaign activities across South East England?
4 How would you balance the needs of people with Parkinson's with political realities when planning campaigns?
5 Tell us about a time you had to organize an event or training with limited resources - what was your approach?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic campaigning experience without specific examples of political advocacy or volunteer management
  • Focusing only on national-level campaigning without demonstrating understanding of local government processes
  • Failing to acknowledge the flexible hours requirement or showing rigid availability preferences
  • Not researching Parkinson's UK's specific approach - confusing it with general health charities

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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