Would you like to be part of our mission to co-produce a more neuro inclusive society for autistic individuals?
Resources for Autism (RfA) provides practical services for children and adults with a diagnosis of autism and for those who love and care for them. We aim to bridge the gap between social care, education, and health, particularly those whose behaviour challenges other providers.
Under the leadership of the outgoing CEO, we have emerged strong from the pandemic, where we have responded successfully by adapting and renewing our ways of working to continue working safely all around the ever-increasing demand for our services to autistic people. We are now looking for our next CEO to continue to provide leadership and strategic direction to our people to maximise our reach and impact.
RfA’s future strategy includes two distinct parts. The first outlines our commitments to serving our Autism Community, and the second is how we will Capacity Build our organisation to consolidate and set foundations for growth and development.
As our next CEO, you will ensure the efficient, effective, and safe management of Resources for Autism (RfA) and its services and ensure we grow and develop in line with our aims and objectives. You will shape RfA’s strategic and operational plans, ensuring effective governance. With knowledge of Autism and a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of autistic people and their families, you will maximise the impact on our service users while driving system changes through training.
This role presents an opportunity for a values-led and courageous leader who can inspire and nurture a culture of continuous learning, inclusion and support. Working collaboratively with an engaged and knowledgeable senior leadership team, you will be responsible for managing our resources, finances, and operations and maintaining the highest standards. You will be supported by a committed Board of Trustees, with whom you will work on the strategic direction and financial sustainability of RfA.
This role requires the postholder to undertake an enhanced criminal record check, i.e. enhanced DBS or equivalent.
Why should you join us?
This an exciting opportunity for you to inspire and lead an organisation made up of incredibly talented, passionate, and diverse individuals committed to our cause that is more relevant now than ever. This role presents an opportunity to further enhance your leadership skills by championing the co-production of our services and making a lasting impact on the lives of autistic individuals and their families.
Contact us if you have any questions about the role:
If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Renu Gundala at [email protected] to arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please get in touch with us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help make the application process work for you.
Our commitment to diversity
Resources for Autism is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We are committed to ensuring that our employees and all job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation (these are known as protected characteristics).
