Project and Operational Delivery Manager

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.

Who we are looking for:

 Autism Central’s overarching aim is to provide autism education and training to families, carers, and personal assistants delivered in partnership by peer educators and subject matter experts. Presently access to autism education and training for parents and carers is variable and lacks consistency across England.  This work aims to address this inconsistency by developing a national offer of autism peer education and training/education that is available equally in all English regions and is developed and delivered in partnership by peer educators and subject matter experts.

Reporting to the Programme Director and working with the programme delivery team, this post will provide effective project management for all programme activities to track achievement against agreed objectives, KPIs and budget. 

This role will also oversee the effective relationship management of the Governance Steering Group (GSG), suppliers and programme funder, including reporting and contract management.

 You will have:

• Substantial project management experience, preferably in the voluntary or statutory sector
• Experience of Managing supplier and funder relationships
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload, deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and to be supportive in meeting team, as well as individual, objectives and targets.
• Ability to be proactive, problem solve and solution focused, applying creativity where needed.

 This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until March 2025 (with potential for extension).

 To view the job description please click Here

 What we can offer you:

• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• 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

Where you will be working:

This role is home-based.

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 Lynne Laverty, Lynne.Laverty@nas.org.uk
• Closing Date: 2 May at 12 noon
• Interview Date 10 May 2024

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

 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 that we may close the job early in the event of receiving a high number of applications.