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 Services. This is an exciting career development opportunity. The Head of Adult Services - South East England is a key senior leader within the Adult Services Directorate, holding full strategic and operational accountability through service managers for services across the South East of England. This role supports autistic people and people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives in line with our charity’s mission and values. 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. You’ll be expected to hit the ground running, escalate appropriately, and take a hands-on approach where needed—bringing integrity, courage, and commitment to the people we support.

Experience
Proven experience in a managerial role within social care or a related field.

About you
A strong leader with a commitment to supporting autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities. You should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to manage risk effectively, and a passion for driving change and improving service delivery.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in social care, management, or a related field are desirable.

Benefits
Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts
Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits
Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
Free access to the Headspace App
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Enhanced overtime and additional payments for sleep-in and on call
Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200