Job Introduction
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.
Join Us as an Evidence and Research Officer
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within National Programmes we champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policies and legislation reflect their needs. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Evidence and Research Officer within the Evidence and Knowledge Team (Autism Knowledge & Expertise Department). If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/
About the Team
The Autism Knowledge and Expertise Department ensures that the information we provide about autism is accurate, evidence‑based and up‑to‑date. It delivers three streams of work: Autism Evidence and Knowledge, Evaluation and Impact, and Research Partnerships and Participation. This role sits within the Evidence and Knowledge Team, which develops high‑quality, reliable information and resources grounded in robust research and lived experience.
About the Role
This three‑year fixed‑term role is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team producing consistent, evidence‑based knowledge and understanding of autism. You will search, analyse and summarise guidance, research and lived experiences—particularly on autism interventions—to help us deliver high‑quality, accessible information. Your work will support the creation of an online interventions hub and ensure our charity’s outputs are accurate, balanced and grounded in solid evidence.
What You’ll Do
- Use structured processes to search, analyse and summarise online guidance, research and lived experiences relating to autism interventions
- Develop clear, evidence‑based online information for autistic people, families and professionals
- Research and gather evidence across a range of autism‑related topics
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience of researching, gathering, critiquing and summarising complex information
- Ability to assess research quality and identify the most relevant evidence
- Experience producing clear, accurate and accessible information
Click here for the Job Description
This advert is for a full-time, fixed-term 3-year position at 35 hours per week.
This role is remote.
What we can offer you
- Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
- Annual Leave– 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
- Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
- Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
- Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.
- Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
- Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
- Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
- Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:
- Look at the job description and person specification.
- Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
- Give examples if you can.
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.