We are looking for new trustees... can you help? 

Here at Leeds Autism Services, we believe that by promoting neurodiversity and a better understanding of autism among the wider population, we can help to achieve real change in the experiences of autistic people.

We aim to work with organisations within the private and public sectors to educate, enlighten and show the benefits which people on the spectrum bring to our communities. We also aim to work with businesses or service providers to make their products more accessible to people with autism thereby promoting wider acceptance, inclusion, and accessibility for autistic people.

What kind of people are Leeds Autism Services looking for?

We would especially love to hear from individuals with current or recent experience in:

• Finance or financial services with an understanding and appreciation of the charitable sector ideally in the voluntary or public sector; or
• Broad Commercial experience; or
• Experience of health and social care services at a strategic level; or
• Lived experience of autism and/or neurodivergence

As a trustee, you will bring your experience to the role, to help identify strategic risks and support the Senior Management team to develop creative, effective and practical strategies and solutions.

You will need an ability to grasp the essence of complex situations, to work collaboratively with the Senior Management Team or fellow board members and to contribute constructively to the functioning of the Board.

What do the board of trustees do? 

Our Board of trustees have an important part to play in helping the charity to achieve its mission of ensuring autistic people are recognised, respected and supported in all areas of life.

Our aim is to bring together a Board who are diverse in ideas, backgrounds, experiences, outlook and opinions. If you think you can make a difference and are willing to commit the time, please consider applying.

We are passionate about improving outcomes for autistic people and their loved ones, and delivering a range of autism specialist services.

It is an exciting time for Leeds Autism Services, and we have an ambitious strategy to build on our achievements to date. If you join the Board, you can make a real impact and be part of our success story, as well as gaining valuable experience working at a strategic level.

How do I become a trustee?  

If you are interested in joining our board of trustees, please get in touch for an informal discussion before applying.

Following the discussion, if you are still interested in joining the board, we will send you a trustee recruitment pack, and you can apply by filling in the form, or online via a web link.

Please let us know if you need any adjustments or changes to the usual application process, and we will try our best to help.

To contact us:

Website: www.leedsautism.org.uk/contact 

Email: [email protected] 

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