Job Description
Autistic people experience persistent barriers to participating in sport, physical activity and community leisure. Our mission is to break down barriers to inclusion and to increase participation for autistic people, particularly those who are less active and most in need.
Autism Action is leading an exciting new project to lay the foundations for the long-term transformation of the sport, physical activity and community leisure sector, as part of a ground-breaking alliance.
The Active Autism Alliance Project Lead will manage the delivery of Phase 1 of this autism and sport initiative, which has been funded by Sport England.
The successful candidate will be motivated to improve life for autistic people - joining a team that is passionate about delivering impact. They will be a strong advocate for ensuring that all opinions are heard and respected.
Main duties and responsibilities:
· Project planning and management
· Managing relationships with project partners at a variety of levels, up to CEO
· Communication and coordination with partners and other associated groups
· Planning and organisation of programme of meetings
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