Autism Strategy Oversight Group Member

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on progress updates and yearly strategy plans ahead of each meeting.
• Participate in bi-monthly meetings via Microsoft Teams.
• Highlight where progress is being made and where improvement is needed across local services and partners.
• Make suggestions to improve how organisations are delivering on the autism strategy’s goals.
• Work with other members to ensure feedback is autism-friendly, constructive, and clearly communicated to the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board.
• Optionally, attend pre- and post-meeting support sessions to ask questions or raise concerns.
• Collaborate with the group, co-chairs, and supporting council officers using principles of co-production.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from:

• Autistic people of all ages with lived experience of local services.
• Parents and carers of autistic individuals.
• Individuals interested in shaping how the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy is delivered.

You should be:

• Willing to engage in strategic discussions.
• Able to give constructive feedback and raise concerns when needed.
• Committed to inclusion, co-production, and improving services for the autism community.

Time Commitment​

• One 1.5–2 hour online meeting every two months (via Microsoft Teams).
• Reading and preparing feedback in advance (approx. 1 hour).
• Optional attendance at pre- and post-meeting support sessions.

Support and Involvement Fee

• You will receive an involvement fee for:
• Preparing written/verbal feedback before the meeting: £13
• Attending and contributing to the meeting: £19
• Optional pre- and post-meeting support sessions are available for wellbeing checks, questions, or clarifications.
• Reasonable adjustments and accessibility support can be provided to meet your needs.

What You'll Gain

• A chance to influence strategic decisions and drive real change.
• A role in holding services accountable to the Autism Strategy’s goals.
• Recognition for your time and expertise through an involvement fee.
• Experience working collaboratively in a formal yet inclusive setting.