Evidence and Research Officer Remote
Job description
Who we are:
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.
We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.
We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.
We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
What we can offer you:
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan)
- Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme
- Access to the Headspace App
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
We are passionate about supporting autistic people into work, and particularly welcome applications from autistic people. We help autistic people from all backgrounds and strive to represent the same diversity in our staff and volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people from all minority groups, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Evidence and Research department and support the work we do to ensure the National Autistic Society’s work is underpinned by:
- Consistent, up to date, evidence-based knowledge and understanding of autism
- Quality research data collection, analysis and dissemination.
The post holders will be responsible for:
- Searching, analysing and summarising online guidance, research and personal experiences on key autism topics.
- Completing elements of primary research and evaluation projects to support research projects across the organisation and externally.
- Developing, editing, storing and sharing accessible autism knowledge and information.
About you:
- You will have excellent autism and disability knowledge and show professional judgment and awareness of current trends and areas of contention.
- Have excellent communication and written skills.
- Experience of gathering, critiquing and summarising complex information and research.
- Have understanding and experience in research data collection, evaluation and dissemination.
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How to apply:
- To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
- When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
- For more information about this job please contact Matthew Swindells – Evidence and Research Manager (Knowledge) on [email protected]
- To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
- When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
- For more information about this job please contact Matthew Swindells – Evidence and Research Manager (Knowledge) on [email protected]
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role. We welcome those with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer
