Location
Home based with regional travel expected to services within the area and some national travel on an ad-hoc basis.

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£65,000 - £70,000 per annum dependent on experience

About the Role
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people. We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others. We are seeking to appoint an experienced manager to the role of Head of Adult Services - Scotland & Northern Ireland. This is a key senior leader position within the Adult Services Directorate, holding full strategic and operational accountability through service managers for services across Scotland and Northern Ireland. The postholder will operate with a high degree of autonomy, confidently managing risk, driving change, and ensuring excellence in service delivery. As a visible and values-led leader, you will lead local implementation of national strategy, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of dignity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Experience
Proven experience in a managerial role within adult services, with a focus on supporting autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities.

About you
You are a visible and values-led leader with integrity, courage, and commitment to the people we support. You have the ability to manage risk effectively and drive change while ensuring quality service delivery.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in social care or a related field are desirable, along with a strong understanding of the needs of autistic individuals and the regulatory framework governing adult services.