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Managing Director - Learning Disability & Autism

Adecco
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Look Ahead is seeking a Managing Director of Learning Disability & Autism (LD&A) to lead services for over 1,100 individuals in London and the South East.
  • The role focuses on championing voice, choice, and independence while driving a compassionate and innovative care portfolio.
  • Candidates should possess senior experience in health, social care, or related sectors, with a strong belief in co-production and customer voice.
  • The position requires a salary of £75,000 and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • This is an opportunity to join a values-led organization committed to transforming lives and supporting staff development.

At Look Ahead, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a safe, fulfilling, and independent life. As Managing Director of Learning Disability & Autism (LD&A) you'll play a pivotal role in making that vision a reality for over 1,100 people across London and the South East.

This newly created role isn't just about leading a business unit, it's about championing voice, choice and independence. You'll drive forward a specialist care portfolio built on compassion, innovation and inclusion; ensuring every service we deliver is shaped by what matters most to the people we support.

Your impact will include:

  • Shaping and delivering a bold, values-led strategy for LD&A services
  • Embedding Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma-informed practice across all teams
  • Ensuring services are safe, high-quality, and deeply person-centred
  • Leading compliance, safeguarding, and CQC excellence
  • Empowering staff to thrive in a culture of trust, learning, and professional development
  • Building trusted relationships with customers, families, commissioners and sector leaders

We're looking for a strategic, emotionally intelligent leader who can balance operational excellence with purpose-driven leadership. You'll bring senior experience from within health, social care, or related sectors, and a deep belief in the power of co-production and customer voice.

Why join Look Ahead?

This is your opportunity to:

  • Lead a growing, specialist division at a crucial moment of transformation
  • Be part of an inclusive, values-led organisation with a mission to build better lives
  • Work with passionate colleagues who care deeply about delivering exceptional outcomes

If you're ready to lead with empathy, deliver with integrity, and make a meaningful difference every day - we'd love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply, contact our search partner at Adecco:Holly Kennedy |

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.