Assistive Technology Manager
Engineering & Assistive Technology ManagerLocation: LewesSalary: £42,000 - £49,000 per annumVacancy Type: Full time, PermanentChailey Heritage Foundation has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering & Assistive Technology Manager to join our welcoming and specialist community.In this rewarding role, you will lead our specialist Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering service, using your technical expertise to support children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs. You’ll combine hands-on engineering and assistive technology knowledge with collaborative leadership, helping create innovative solutions that build independence, communication and opportunities for the future.Why Join UsThis is an opportunity to apply highly specialist skills in an environment where your work has a direct and meaningful impact every day.You’ll work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues to help children and young people access life-changing opportunities through innovation, creativity, and specialist support.What You’ll DoAs Engineering & Assistive Technology Manager, you will lead the delivery and ongoing development of specialist assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering services across the organisation.Working closely with therapists, educators, care teams, and colleagues, you will help ensure pupils have access to safe, effective, and person-centred technology solutions that support communication, learning, mobility, independence, and engagement.You will also:Lead and support a small specialist team delivering assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering servicesOversee the assessment, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of specialist equipment and systemsProvide technical leadership across AAC, eye-gaze, switch access, environmental controls, and related technologiesWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored solutions for children and young people with complex physical disabilitiesLead service development activity, including trials and evaluation of emerging technologiesEnsure services meet appropriate safety, safeguarding, accessibility, and regulatory standardsAbout You We’re looking for a technically credible and solutions-focused professional who combines specialist assistive technology or rehabilitation engineering expertise with strong collaborative and operational skills.You will bring:Experience within assistive technology, rehabilitation engineering, adaptive technology, or related specialist servicesKnowledge of AAC, physical access technologies, environmental controls, and specialist access solutionsExperience working within complex education, healthcare, therapy, or care environmentsThe ability to lead and support a small specialist teamStrong problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skillsA commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and person-centred practiceMore than just your salaryIn addition to a competitive salary, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back everyday health costs such as dental, optical and therapiesAccess to Enhanced Pension SchemeDeath in Service benefitEnhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance Programme and access to our Wellbeing CentreCycle to Work schemeRetail and leisure discountsOnsite parking,Café, and kitchen facilitiesDBS checks and renewals covered by usTo Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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