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PARKINSON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
64,256 per year
Hybrid
Full-time
27th February 2026

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Role Salary: £64,256 per year

Role Location: Hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week in the London office)

Role Hours: 35 hours per week

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 16 days at 09:00 GMT.

The vacancy

Could you be our next Head of Commercial Partnerships?

Parkinson’s UK is here to support every Parkinson’s journey, every step of the way. Wherever you’re from, whatever you need.

We don’t wait for change, we make it happen. We believe that together we’ll find a cure. But that’s not all we’re working for. We campaign for better health and care, fund research into groundbreaking new treatments, and run life-changing support services.

We’re a powerful community united by one mission: improving life with Parkinson’s.

About the role 

We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £47m this year. We are ambitious and bold in our approach and know we have an excellent platform in which to further develop our ambitions within corporate fundraising and trading and we are now looking for a Head of Commercial Partnerships to drive this growth.

We have a successful legacy of working with all types of businesses to deliver mutually beneficial partnerships including some of the biggest names in the insurance sector, the National Garden Scheme and Next. This year, we have a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show which brings huge opportunities.

With growth and innovation as a key focus, you will set and deliver the strategic direction to shape compelling propositions, build strong pipelines, and engage and influence senior decision-makers. As an expert in your field, you will inspire, lead and develop a talented team of 7 to secure impactful and sustainable national corporate and trading partnerships that generate significant income for the Parkinson’s community.

What you’ll bring

This role will suit a talented leader who is able to think strategically and excited about driving new business. There is a wealth of opportunity and support across the organisation to connect, network and explore new opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • extensive corporate fundraising experience and a proven track record of securing six - and seven-figure partnerships

  • the ability to develop and implement long-term successful strategies that achieve fundraising targets

  • proven leadership and people development skills, with experience in managing, motivating and coaching multi-disciplinary teams

  • strong influencing, collaboration, relationship-building skills, with the ability to negotiate and persuade effectively at all levels

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.

Interviews for this role will be held in person at our London Office on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please download the information below.  For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Nicola Hitt or recruit@parkinsons.org.uk

What's it like to work for us?

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.

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