Post - 19 Advisory Board Member

Part-time volunteer role 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 .