Post-19 Advisory Board Member

With a passion for positive outcomes with autistic adults, members of the Advisory Board have a key role in the governance and leadership of BeyondAutism’s Post-19 services and are required to model the role of ‘critical friend’ to the Post-19 Senior Leadership Team by providing advice and support in as constructive a manner as possible.

Being a Board Member should take up no more than 10 days a year, equal to about one day each half term plus preparation for and attendance at a minimum of 3 meetings each year. The term of office is for an initial 4 years.

The Advisory Board works with the CEO and Heads of Post-19 to ensure that our provision meets all statutory and compliance requirements.

Ideally candidates will have one or a combination of the following:

• Have worked in adult services at a senior level and with understanding of the vital importance of safeguarding
• Have lived experience as an autistic person or family member
• Experience in analysing and making sense of data
• Experience in holding people to account for agreed actions and responsibilities

For further information on the charity and the role, download the job description. We are particularly seeking applications from people that represent the diversity of our community. This is a non-remunerated role, with all reasonable expenses met. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter detailing your expression of interest to the HR Team: recruitment@beyondautism.org.uk.

BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure will be conducted for the successful applicant.