Strategic Lead for Branches and Volunteering

Since 1962 the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. In National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation to reflect their needs. We provide autism training and best practice services and want all autistic people to have access to services and support that fully meet their needs. We provide diagnostic services, training, accreditation, consultancy and conferences, designed to support all professionals and organisations.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do:

Who we are looking for:

This is an exciting new role at National Autistic Society central to our Vision to Reality strategy. The Strategic Lead will play a crucial role in developing and implementing our Volunteering Strategy as well as improving our offer to our network of volunteer led Branches which provide vital support to autistic people and families within communities across the UK.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in overseeing volunteers at a strategic level across areas such as recruitment, retention, training, safeguarding and compliance.

We have more than 900 volunteers who are absolutely central to our work. They provide support within their communities through our branch network, they support our projects and programmes, our services, schools and at fundraising activities.

Leading a highly committed team this is an excellent opportunity to further improve and shape our offer as we aim to become one of the best charities to volunteer for.

This is a full time remote based role but with access to London/Glasgow/Belfast offices and occasional travel.

To view the job description please click here.

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family for free
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working:

Remote based role but with access to London/Glasgow/Belfast offices and occasional travel.

About our application process:

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: Rob Holland, Director (Scotland) & UK Strategic Lead for Volunteering,

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

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.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.