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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Strategic Lead for Branches and Volunteering

The National Autistic Society
Full time
Remote: but with access to London/Glasgow/Belfast offices and occasional travel
£44,000
Closing 24 November 2025
Advertised from 3 November 2025

Role

About The Role

This is an exciting new role at National Autistic Society central to our Vision to Reality strategy. The Strategic Lead will play a crucial role in developing and implementing our Volunteering Strategy as well as improving our offer to our network of volunteer led Branches which provide vital support to autistic people and families within communities across the UK.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in overseeing volunteers at a strategic level across areas such as recruitment, retention, training, safeguarding and compliance.

We have more than 900 volunteers who are absolutely central to our work. They provide support within their communities through our branch network, they support our projects and programmes, our services, schools and at fundraising activities.

Leading a highly committed team this is an excellent opportunity to further improve and shape our offer as we aim to become one of the best charities to volunteer for.

This is a full time remote based role but with access to London/Glasgow/Belfast offices and occasional travel.

Application notes

To apply, and to view the job description please visit our website.

Closing Date: 24th November 2025

Interview date (w/c):  1st December 2025