Advertised from 10 August 2026

Role

SWAN is seeking to recruit a Lived Experience Project Officer to join our team of autistic professionals.

Reporting to the Delivery and Development Manager, you will deliver services and support for autistic women (cis and Trans) and non-binary people, including our Autistic Identity and Discovery groups, Wellbeing Webinars and 1-2-1 support, and develop information and resources for autistic women (Cis and Trans), girls and non-binary people and for external audiences. You will also deliver workshops for professionals and allies wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding of autistic people.

You will be working with the wider SWAN staff and volunteer team to provide the best possible service to those who come to SWAN, in line with our organisational strategy and values as an autistic-led charity.

You can find more information about SWAN on our website and in our Strategy.

Working hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE). Working days and hours will be agreed and can be flexible. Some evening work is an essential part of the role, usually averaging 1-2 evenings per week.

Contract: This is a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, expected to last for 12 months. The actual end date may be brought forward or extended depending on the substantive postholder’s return date. Any change to the end date will be subject to the notice provisions set out in the contract.

Application notes

Please download the Recruitment Pack for full details of what the role involves, the skills and experience we are looking for, and what SWAN can offer you as an employer.

Please email the following to info@swanscotland.org 

• Your CV, highlighting your relevant experience.
• A one- to two-page covering letter, video or presentation explaining how your skills, experience and approach meet the requirements outlined in this pack.

Closing date: 7 September 2026 10am

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