All Age Autism Resource Development Lead

Job Introduction

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The salary for this position is £40,296 - £43,735 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

This is a 16-month secondment opportunity. Please discuss with your Line Manager before submitting your application.

Are you passionate about improving the outcomes for autistic people?

We are excited to be hiring an All Age Autism Resource Development Lead to join our fantastic All Age Autism Team based at Victoria Gate in Woking. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office as required.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

Surrey’s All Age Autism Strategy 2021-2026 (AAAS) aims to build acceptance of autism in Surrey to reduce stigma and discrimination, so that autistic people feel welcomed and supported in their community. We are looking for a proactive and committed individual who can work alongside autistic people, parent carers and internal and external partners.

As the strategy enters its final phase, you will lead a steering group who will offer direction and guidance to a project which focuses on creating sustainable, accessible, and coproduced resources that support autistic children and young people, their parent carers, and professionals. The aim is to promote positive and supportive messaging around autism, provide clear guidance before and after an autism assessment, and ensure that resources reflect the voices and needs of autistic people.

The project will:

• Create coproduced resources with partners
• Identify existing credible resources within our Surrey-wide network
• Identify areas where resources need to be developed and work with our partners to address the gaps
• Link with other teams in health, education and social care to ensure resources are developed appropriately 

These resources, ranging from webpages and podcasts to videos and printed materials, will be developed in collaboration with autistic people, families, and partners across health, education, and social care. The project also seeks to identify and share existing credible materials, ensuring that learning from the strategy is preserved and accessible in multiple formats for years to come.

Reporting into the All-Age Autism Service Manager, and working closely with the All-Age Autism Coordinator, you will manage a small budget of approximately £15,000 per annum to develop resources. You will work in partnership with other stakeholders to ensure resources are developed in line with organisational expectations and required standards.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting, your application should clearly evidence:

• Understanding of autism
• Experience of coproduction and working in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work with a wide variety of internal and external partners, teams and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information
• Excellent content creation and editing skills with knowledge / awareness of: Wix Editor, filming and photography, Social Media Scheduling tools, Microsoft Office Suite, editing software and tools for the budget available
• Ability to prioritise, plan and work to tight deadlines

We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience which relates to this role, but this is not an essential requirement.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Sabrina Peters by email at Sabrina.Peters@surreycc.gov.uk or Kim Collen at kim.collen@surreycc.gov.uk

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17th August 2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

A basic DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.