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Director of National Programmes

Ambitious about Autism

London, Greater London (Hybrid)

c.£95,000

Full-time

Permanent

Charity Support ∙ Disability ∙ Youth and Children

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Job description

Turn insight into impact for autistic children and young people as Ambitious about Autism's first Director of National Programmes.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 29th June.

Location: Hybrid working with at least two days in the London office and able to travel on a regular basis throughout the UK as necessary.

About the organisation

Ambitious about Autism stands with autistic children and young people, championing their rights and creating opportunities across education, employment, health and community life. We educate and support hundreds of autistic children and young people directly and reach thousands more through our national programmes, employability initiatives, participation work and policy influence.

With our Ambitious Together strategy launching later this summer, we are building on our strong foundations as a service delivery organisation, and seek to play a greater role in shaping the systems that affect autistic children and young people. To deliver on this vision, we have created a new executive leadership team role: Director of National Programmes.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive and sitting on the executive leadership team, the Director of National Programmes will lead the strategy, design and evolution of our national portfolio, helping Ambitious about Autism strengthen its role as a catalyst for systems change. Working at the intersection of education, policy, evidence and lived experience, you will identify opportunities to improve outcomes for autistic children and young people, influencing practice far beyond our own organisation.

You will develop innovative and scalable programme models, creating partnerships that enable successful approaches to be tested, evidenced and adopted by others. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, external affairs and education, you will help secure the investment, partnerships and evidence needed to influence lasting change.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a collaborative, values-led leader with a deep understanding of education systems and a passion for improving outcomes for autistic children and young people, who can turn strategic insight into practical solutions that influence policy and practice. You will have a proven track record of developing evidence-led programmes, building partnerships and driving impact, while being commercially astute, politically aware and effective in complex environments.

As a strong people leader, you will inspire teams and champion co-production, and you will be motivated by our mission to help Ambitious about Autism lead a more inclusive education system within a values-driven organisation.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 29th June.

For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants.

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Registered Charity

101 - 500

We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.

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Posted on: 10 June 2026

Closing date: 29 June 2026 at 09:00

Tags: Policy, Autism, Programme Management, Strategy

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Chief Executive Officer

Charity People

Birmingham (Hybrid)

£90,000 per annum

Full-time

Permanent

Disability ∙ Diversity and Inclusion

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Job description

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of a national charity supporting people with hearing and sight loss, as they look for their next Chief Executive Officer?

Location: Hybrid, working from Birmingham office 3 days per week
Salary: £90k
Contract: Permanent, full time 37 hours per week

BID Services is looking for its next Chief Executive Officer.

BID Services is a leading national charity supporting people who are deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, severely sight impaired, and those with dual sensory loss. They work alongside clients, their families, and carers to ensure they can access the opportunities, services, and information that matter most.

We are seeking a strategic, values driven CEO to lead the organisation into its next chapter. This is a hands-on leadership role and you will shape strategy, drive operational excellence, and ensure BID Services continues to grow its impact, reputation, and financial sustainability.

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What you will do

Provide visible leadership to the organisation, inspiring and motivating a multi-disciplinary team while fostering a high performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
Translate strategy into action, delivering operational priorities and ensuring services meet the highest standards.
Take responsibility for financial stability, new business, fundraising, and income generation, and embedding a sustainable funding model
Act as the public face of BID Services, influencing the national conversation on sensory impairments, building partnerships, and engaging stakeholders across sectors
Lead governance, risk management, compliance, safeguarding, and data protection, reporting to the Board and supporting trustees in their responsibilities.

Who we're looking for

Proven senior leadership experience in the not-for-proit, social, or private sectors, with a track record of delivering strategy, growth, and change
Commercial acumen, with experience securing funding, generating income growth, and managing budgets
Skilled at partnership building, stakeholder engagement, and influencing policy or national agendas
Experienced at Board level and able to lead and motivate teams while fostering a strong organisational culture
Familiarity with working with people with a sensory impairment, those with disabilities or vulnerable adults
Credible, confident, and collaborative, with the courage to make bold decisions and the energy to drive innovation

Additional Considerations

Full time role, requirement to be Midlands-based (Birmingham) typically 3 days per week
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainable practices

This is an opportunity to lead a respected, impactful organisation where your leadership, vision, and energy will make a real difference in people's lives.

How to apply

Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People, as the first step.

If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information on how to make your formal application.

Deadline: 9am on Thursday 25th June

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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