Head of Application Management

This advert is for one fully remote Head of Application Management.

The salary for this role is £55,000 - £60,000 per annum dependent on experience

Who are we:

Since 1962, the National Autistic Society has been campaigning to transform lives, change attitudes, and create a society that works for autistic people.

Within our Adult Services, we support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact their lives and those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation.

We have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We aim to improve and enhance education, care, and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfill their potential.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do:

Who we are looking for:

We are recruiting a Head of Application Management to lead a team of engineers focusing on managing, maintaining, securing, and configuring our entire application suite.

This role will drive and enforce good practice around the day-to-day management and maintenance of these applications, as well as leading the team to deliver an ongoing improvement programme through better use of functionality, configuration changes, and managing new developments (actioned by partners and our own development teams).

This role will provide process and policy leadership for application management and work to foster strong relationships with stakeholders, providing excellent customer service to the organization.

Compliance and security standards are integral in this role, and you'll be expected to ensure applications are managed to achieve this.

To view the job description, please click here

What we can offer you:

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent induction, training, and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and shopping discounts at various retailers
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension, and salary deduction loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling
• Free access to the Headspace App - a global leader in mindfulness, with up to three friends or family members enrolled for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working:

Homebased/Remote

About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification, and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job, please contact Luke Johnson - IT Director -

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Additional requirements:

Successful applicants may be required to complete safeguarding checks, including references and criminal background checks.

Applications are sought from anyone suitably qualified and experienced, with particular encouragement for those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and successful applicants will be required to complete safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.