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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.

What we are looking for:

In this new role, we are looking for a pro-active, solutions focused L&OD professional who has the drive and commitment to work hard for the benefit of autistic people and their families that we support.

This is a great opportunity to join a newly formed team bringing together HR & L&OD to develop and deliver solutions to our people challenges which include; equipping our workforce at every level, ensuring delivery of great induction and career development, building capacity and capability of our line manager population and involvement in change and cultural transformation.

You should have experience of developing and delivering learning content, identifying development needs at individual and organisation level, able to analyse information and problem solve and work collaboratively with specialists and operational colleagues to ensure learning needs are met. Ideally you will have experience within the Charity or social care sector or at least an understanding of working within a regulatory framework.

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This is a home based role with great benefits including; working a 9 day fortnight, healthcare cash plan, access to high street offers and cashback, life assurance, CPD.

For an informal chat please contact Julie Birtwistle, Head of HR&OD: [email protected]

Closing date for this position is 01 September 2023. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we reserve the option to close the role early.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

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. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.