Active Autism Alliance Project Lead

Autism Action; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in autism support is searching for a Project Lead to manage the delivery of the Active Autism Alliance Project, focusing on increasing participation for autistic individuals in sports and community activities. This full-time, hybrid role offers a salary of £35,000 - £42,000 and involves partnerships management, planning community engagement, and ensuring project alignment with Sport England's requirements. The ideal candidate will be committed to enhancing lives of autistic people and promoting inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing partnerships and projects, particularly in community or sports sectors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver community engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the Active Autism Alliance Project.
• Coordinate activities including planning and community engagement.
• Monitor and report on project risks and progress.

Skills

Project planning

Relationship management

Communication

Community engagement

Finance management

Job description

Organisation Autism Action Salary £35,000 - £42,000 a year dependent on skills and experience. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant. The role is full-time, but part-time hours (4 days per week) will be considered. Please state your preference when applying. Location Hybrid working, with attendance at the Cambridge Office (CB4 0WZ) a minimum of 2 days a week. Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 11 January 2026 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. This is a fixed-term, 24 month contract with the possibility of extension to 5 years subject to future funding.

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
• Coordination of activities as per the project plan, including comms planning and community engagement
• Work with our Community Engagement Lead to plan and deliver accessible, well-designed and effective community engagement activities to shape the project
• Risk monitoring, measurement and reporting
• Project and progress reporting and assurance
• Finance management and invoicing
• Develop and prepare the second phase of the programme, supporting work to secure full funding
• Any other governance, management and assurance activities necessary to meet Sport England requirements

Closing date : Midnight, Sunday 11th 2026