Autism Alliance UK Membership Lead

Reference: AA-0525

Home based working, ideally within easy travelling distance of Sheffield.

Fixed term contract, up to 1 year in the first instance

Hours: 21 hours per week  

Salary: £ 24,000 per annum, based on 21 hours per week

The Autism Alliance UK (https://www.autism-alliance.org.uk/) is a national partnership of not-for-profit organisations supporting autistic people and their families. Our vision is a world in which autistic people can thrive and live their lives as part of their communities. The Autism Alliance provides a strong national voice on autism, working with Government, MPs, the NHS, charities, professionals and families. We advocate for change, influence national policy, support the development of practice, and help our members share professional experience and expertise. The Autism Alliance is hosted by Autism Initiatives, a member of the Alliance and one of the UK’s leading autism charities.

With 25 current members, the Autism Alliance is continuing to grow as a national partnership and through this to increase its influence and impact. At this important point, we are looking for a highly capable individual to lead our membership offer and experience.

You’ll oversee high quality member communications, manage the planning and delivery of our programme of events and professional groups, and respond to requests and queries from members.

An excellent verbal and written communicator and a natural relationship manager, you’ll focus on helping the Autism Alliance continue to develop as a strong and supportive community for its members. With high level administration skills, you’ll ensure member services are delivered efficiently while managing member data and keeping this up to date.

As well as finding ways to reach out to new potential members, you’ll also bring your flair for design and presentation to the resources we provide and the continuing development of our website.

Working with the Director of the Autism Alliance UK and our Executive Assistant, and often independently, you’ll deliver across a range of priorities, spot and seize opportunities, and use your energy and drive to make things happen.

There may be occasional travel, either to London or to one of our member locations across the UK, and travel costs would be reimbursed by the Autism Alliance.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adam Micklethwaite (Director of the Autism Alliance UK) via adam@autismalliance.org.uk.

Closing date for completed applications is 28th March 2025

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 21st April 2025

This position requires an enhanced disclosure from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

What can we offer you? 

• Company paid enhanced/basic DBS
• Full training and development programme to support you in your role
• Annual leave: Up to 23 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, rising to 26 days with 3 years’ service
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
• Medicash (subject to eligibility)

How do I apply?

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining the Autism Alliance UK at this exciting stage in its development, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form be sent to you, please contact Jessica Rens (Talent Attraction Lead) on jessica.rens@autisminitiatives.org or 077412 64810 who will be happy to help you.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

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Benefits of working with us

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances

Before you start

Our application form will ask you for information so it’s a great idea to have these to hand before you get started:

• Your previous employment: we will require confirmation of the past 5 years of your employment history
• Relevant qualifications to the role
• A minimum of 2 reference contact details, one of which must be your current/most recent employer.
• For further Tips on completing your application, please refer to our download  on the “Apply Now” section.

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