Autism East Midlands

Marketing and Communication Lead Salary: 40,000 FTE ( 20,000 actual salary based on 18.5 hours per week) Hours: 18 hours per week, across 3 days, in person, may include weekends. Contract: Fixed Term for 2 Years Location: Creswell and Ilkeston (office-based initially, with scope for hybrid working in the future) About us AEM is the leading autism charity across the East Midlands, supporting autistic people and their families through a range of specialist services. We are launching an exciting new social enterprise and are seeking a creative, ambitious, and proactive individual, to lead this marketing and communications activity from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop the marketing function of a growing venture while helping establish a strong brand presence, engage customers and stakeholders, and drive business growth. About the Role As Marketing and Communications Lead, you will take ownership of all marketing and communications activity for our new social enterprise. This is a varied and hands-on role combining strategic planning with content creation and campaign delivery. Initially, there will be significant "set-up" work as the social enterprise develops. The successful candidate will therefore need to spend time on-site across our Creswell and Ilkeston locations, building relationships, understanding the business, capturing content, and helping shape the organisation's marketing approach. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a marketing and communications plan, managing digital platforms, creating engaging content, overseeing the website, coordinating events and campaigns, and measuring the impact of marketing activity. The role is part-time initially and focuses solely on the social enterprise. It does not have responsibility for the wider charity's marketing activities. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a Marketing and Communications Plan aligned to the social enterprise's objectives. Create, manage and deliver engaging content across social media platforms. Lead videography projects including filming, editing, directing and production of promotional content. Manage and develop the organisation's website, ensuring content remains accurate, relevant and engaging. Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns to increase awareness, engagement and growth. Coordinate marketing activity for events, launches and community engagement initiatives. Monitor campaign performance and provide insight-driven recommendations for improvement. Build and maintain a consistent brand identity and tone of voice. Identify opportunities to grow online audiences and increase engagement. Produce marketing materials including digital assets, presentations, promotional literature and communications. Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to gather stories, case studies and content opportunities. Ensure all communications accurately reflect the organisation's values and objectives. About you We're looking for someone who combines creativity with strategic thinking and is excited by the opportunity to build something new. You will have: Proven experience in a marketing, communications or digital marketing role. Experience managing social media accounts and delivering successful campaigns. Strong content creation skills across written, visual and video formats. Experience managing and updating websites. Excellent videography and editing skills, with proficiency in tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut or similar platforms. Experience creating and implementing marketing or communications plans. Strong understanding of digital marketing, audience engagement and brand development. The ability to analyse performance data and use insights to improve results. Excellent organisational and project management skills. The confidence to work independently and take ownership of a broad marketing portfolio. A willingness to work on-site regularly to capture authentic content and support business development activities. Future Opportunities This role offers significant potential for growth. There is scope for hybrid working once the initial set-up phase has been completed. Subject to the success and growth of the social enterprise, there may be opportunities to increase working hours in the future. While this position is offered on a two-year fixed-term basis, there is potential for the role to continue beyond this period should the marketing function demonstrate ongoing business need and growth. What we offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days pro rata) Extensive induction programme including specialist autism training Generous occupational sick pay scheme Free initial DBS check Employer pension scheme Flexible working arrangements Friendly and supportive working environment Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression Employee referral scheme Access to counselling services Access to legal and financial wellbeing support

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head Cook to join our Specialist School in Nottingham City Centre. You will be instrumental in providing breakfast, lunch, snacks and occasional hospitality service to our school. You will plan and write menus and provide nutritious and varied meals for our pupils whilst considering specialist and varied dietary requirements. You will have a duty to plan and prepare these meals from ordering stock right through to the presentation to our pupils. High standards of hygiene and adherence to codes of conduct and guidelines are crucial to this role. You will have the ability to be flexible in your approaches. It is vital that you can maintain an environment where our pupils feel happy, safe and valued. Salary: 16.49 p/hr or 22,558.02 (actual salary) per annum - Term Time Only (45.6 weeks) Hours: 30 per week, Monday to Friday 07:30am to 1:30pm Closing date for completed applications: Week commencing Monday 17th August Interviews will take place: Friday 14th August 2026 Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with autistic individuals. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Registered Charity Number (phone number removed)

Community Support Hub Team Leader 37 Hours Per Week 32,714.78 per annum Autism East Midlands is a leading charitable organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with autism to live fulfilling and independent lives. We provide a wide range of high-quality services tailored to meet the needs of the people we support across the region. About the Service Our Community Support Service delivers personalised, one-to-one support to autistic adults across Derbyshire and the wider East Midlands. Operating from our Day Provision base in Heanor, the service is designed to promote independence, autonomy, confidence, and meaningful community engagement. Our highly committed Community Support Workers empower individuals to: Develop essential life skills Enhance communication and social interaction Access new and meaningful leisure opportunities Participate in community and social events Prepare for employment and volunteering opportunities Build confidence in navigating everyday situations The Opportunity As we expand our Community Support Service, we are seeking a Community Support Hub Team Leader to drive this growth across the region. This is an exciting leadership role where you will: Lead the development and expansion of the service across multiple localities Manage, support, and inspire a large, geographically dispersed team of practitioners Ensure consistently high standards of delivery and person-centred practice Champion innovation, quality, and continuous improvement Work collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance service reach and impact