Engineering & Assistive Technology Manager
Engineering & Assistive Technology Manager
Chailey 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.
LOCATION: North Chailey, BN8 4EF
SALARY: £42,000 - £49,000
HOURS: 37 hrs per week
JOB TYPE: Full time, Permanent
CLOSING DATE: We will assess applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early if a suitable appointment is made. Early application is therefore encouraged
Why Join Us
This 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 Do
As 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 services
- Oversee the assessment, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of specialist equipment and systems
- Provide technical leadership across AAC, eye-gaze, switch access, environmental controls, and related technologies
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored solutions for children and young people with complex physical disabilities
- Lead service development activity, including trials and evaluation of emerging technologies
- Ensure services meet appropriate safety, safeguarding, accessibility, and regulatory standards
About 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 services
- Knowledge of AAC, physical access technologies, environmental controls, and specialist access solutions
- Experience working within complex education, healthcare, therapy, or care environments
- The ability to lead and support a small specialist team
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and person-centred practice
More than just your salary
In 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 therapies
Access to Enhanced Pension Scheme
Death in Service benefit
Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme and access to our Wellbeing Centre
Cycle to Work scheme
Retail and leisure discounts
Onsite parking,
Café, and kitchen facilities
DBS checks and renewals covered by us
Apply Now
For full details of this role, please view the job description here
Apply today via our website or contact careers@chf.org.ukor WhatsApp 07591597034 if you’d like to find out more.
Safeguarding Statement
Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate, and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.
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