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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
The Community Fundraising Manager is an exciting role at MDUK, that will sit within the Fundrasing Team.
In Community Fundraising we are the team that builds relationships with our supporters, families, and event participants to fundraise so that MDUK can continue to find treatments and ultimately cures through research, and to drive improvements in care and quality of life.
In this small but close team there are four other Community Fundraising Managers covering the rest of the UK and a Senior Manager who can support you and the rest of the team in delivering an excellent supporter journey to deliver the charities aims.
You will build relationships and manage both supporters and volunteers within the local community creating an impact by maximising financial contributions and raising awareness of fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy UK.
You will need a flexible approach to your working hours as the role may require some evening and weekend work.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Home Based
Closing date: Tuesday 30 September
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
NB: Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert earlier than the stated deadline if we successfully fill the role.
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.




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Centre 404 is a thriving charity with a proud history of supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs. We are looking for an effective, innovative and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive and help us drive forward our mission to empower people with learning disabilities and their families.
About the Role
· As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling effective leadership and governance across the organisation. You’ll manage the CEO’s schedule, communications, and stakeholder relationships, while also supporting the Board of Trustees and coordinating key governance activities.
· You’ll be a champion of digital tools, using AI and Microsoft 365 to streamline workflows, enhance internal communications, and maintain our SharePoint system. Your work will also contribute to fundraising efforts and donor engagement, helping us build strong external partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide high-level executive support to the CEO, including diary management, correspondence, and project coordination.
· Organise and service Board and committee meetings, including minute-taking and governance administration.
· Support the Senior Management Team with meetings, reporting, and operational tasks.
· Oversee SharePoint and internal systems to improve collaboration and document management.
· Assist with fundraising events, donor communications, and wider organisational initiatives.
About You
· Proven experience in a PA/EA role supporting senior leadership and Boards.
· Excellent organisational and communication skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, SharePoint).
· Experience using AI tools to enhance productivity.
· Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
· Knowledge of the charity sector and governance requirements is desirable but not essential.
· Familiarity with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or Notion AI
Why Join Us?
Centre 404 is a vibrant, values-driven charity committed to inclusion and empowerment. You’ll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities for training and development—especially in digital and AI tools. Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required, with time off in lieu provided.
Closing Date - Monday 22nd September 2025
How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria. Join us in making a difference. Apply now and help shape the future of Centre 404.
Join Different Strokes, a national charity led by young stroke survivors for young stroke survivors. There are 100,000 strokes in the UK every year, and 1 in 4 of these happen to someone of working age or younger. We aim to promote independent stroke recovery and help younger stroke survivors to reclaim their lives.
We are a small national charity that really cares about what we do. We are currently looking to expand our team, and to devote additional resources to support our network of local groups across the UK, which provide vital peer support for stroke survivors in a face-to-face setting.
We have around 30 autonomous local groups, which are all volunteer led. As the Community Administrator you will work closely with our Volunteer and Groups Co-ordinator, and provide vital administrative support. You will be responsible for such activities as data collecting, ensuring group documents and paperwork requirements are up-to-date, providing monthly updates and ordering marketing materials.
You will help to ensure that all our group volunteers receive the support they require, and respect the autonomy that groups have to make their own decisions, while ensuring that they work within the framework of Different Strokes and that they meet compliance requirements. The ability to communicate effectively with group volunteers and other third parties, by phone, email and through online platforms, is essential.
The role would be based in our office in Milton Keynes. The willingness to undertake occasional visits to groups would be beneficial.
This is a permanent position for 15 hours per week. Very occasional evening or weekend work will be required.
Applications are particularly welcome from individuals who have been personally affected by stroke.
Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025.
Interviews are likely to be held between Wednesday 8th October and Friday 17th October. Interviews will be held at our office in Milton Keynes; if you have any accessibility requirements regarding interview please let us know.
To apply for this position, please send a CV, and a cover letter which addresses all criteria on the person specification. Please also complete the equal opportunities form.
To champion peer support for younger stroke survivors as a means to active recovery.

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We are seeking an enthusiastic person to support a range of fundraising initiatives within QAC’s Fundraising Department
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 52 weeks
Annual Leave: 7.2 weeks, including Bank Holidays.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must have a full current driving licence.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is advised.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and promote a range of suitable challenge based events, supporting the administration and registrations as required.
- Respond to and support community fundraisers.
- Maintain relationships with regular donors.
- Ensure good stewardship of supporters including thank you letters, charity updates etc in line with GDPR.
- Manage information and utilise the CRM system for recording of data.
- Provide updates and graphics for the website and social media platforms.
- Work with fundraisers to obtain case studies/fundraiser profiles where possible.
- Support the running of campaigns and events.
- Actively support the organisation with fundraising events and initiatives (internal and external) to support the charity in all areas (college, residential services and community services.
- Monitor JustGiving Pages and follow up on activity as appropriate.
- Support in the development and management of community and stakeholder opportunities
- Support the creation of external promotional materials relating to fundraising events and initiatives.
- Work as part of the Fundraising Team supporting activities as and when the need arises.
- Respond to fundraising queries via email or the phone in a timely manner.
- Spot fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of the work of QAC.
- Assist the Trust and Corporate Fundraiser with small to mid value Grant Applications.
Other Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing efficient administration support to the Fundraising team
- To support the general running of the office and to support other colleagues as and when required.
- To have experience of producing fundraising/promotional literature e.g. leaflets and brochures
Considerations:
- The Fundraising Team is small, working closely with other teams including Marketing, Enterprises and Curriculum, so flexibility in approach is a must.
- Some periods will be busier than others, for example events seasons, student performance times, so prioritisation and flexibility will be needed.
Corporate and team responsibilities
- Adhere to the Charity’s Health and Safety policy.
- Undertake any necessary training or updating.
- Participate in the development of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding within the department and across the Charity.
- Attend and actively contribute to team meetings.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity.
The above list is not exhaustive, but is indicative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to enable the efficient and effective running of the College.
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Employment Advisor
Ref: REQ004337
12 Month Fixed Term Contract.
£28,911 a year
Ideally located close to Manchester or Leeds
Full time, 35 hours a week
Closing the Disability Employment Gap. At Scope, we know that disabled people who want to work can not only get a job, but they can stay in and progress in work. This is one of our goals under our strategy An Equal Future. To support this, we are recruiting a fixed term Adviser.
Do you want to help people achieve their employment goals in a flexible, impactful way? Then this is a rewarding opportunity for an Adviser who is passionate about equality.
We are looking for Advisers (Employment) to join our team at Scope. You will work with customers to help them achieve their goals. We will celebrate every success along the way. We promote an inclusive culture where you can develop within your role.
If you thrive on making real change and value diversity, this is your opportunity to join us. Help us build an equal future - one customer, one job, one success story at a time.
Working in either Scope Leeds or Manchester office. Hybrid working will be also offered dependent on our customers’ needs.
About the role
You will be an experienced Adviser looking for a new challenge. You will empower disabled people to move into a job through our national Support to Work service. As part of this service, you may also support a caseload of customers to stay in work.
In these dynamic, hybrid roles, you will:
· Deliver one-to-one personalised advice, both online and in person
· Support customers with job searching, CV writing, application support and interview preparation
· Plan and deliver group employability workshops and training sessions
· Work with customers to identify their skills, strengths and career aspirations
· Help break down barriers to employment and build confidence
· Maintain accurate records and track progress to outcomes
· Deliver service KPIs to ensure the continued success of the service.
About you
You will have:
· Experience delivering employment support, advice or coaching
· Strong facilitation skills and confidence in delivering group sessions
· Knowledge of the barriers disabled people face in the labour market
· Excellent communication skills and a supportive, person-centred approach
· The ability to manage a busy caseload and adapt to changing needs
· A commitment to empowering disabled people
· Then come and join a team where your expertise and compassion make a difference
Based in one of our offices, you can work from home at times depending on customer need.
About Support to Work
Support to Work is a free service helping disabled people aged 16+ . Our Advisers provide personalised support to help customers develop their skills, confidence and employment opportunities.
This is your opportunity to support driving real change community by community.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use this Link to full job description.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 35 days annual leave
· flexible working (where we can)
· company pension
· excellent training and career development
· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable. For more information please visit our website.
How to apply
Click the apply button and apply online via our website
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Tuesday 23 September 2025.
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About Us
Here at Vision North Somerset, we support people who are visually and/or hearing impaired across North Somerset. With around 1,500 people affected by sight loss and/or hearing loss in our county, we offer a range of support services to enable people to reach their full potential.
We turn 50 years old this year so it is a really exciting time to join the charity. We have a new CEO who is looking forward to engaging a great team to carry the charity forward into the next 50 years. You will find us a small, friendly, supportive group of colleages who make coming to work a pleasure.
Key Responsibilities
Information, advice and guidance:
- Work one-on-one with adults and children with a visual impairment and their carers/ families, providing a comprehensive initial assessment in a person-centred, empathetic, and empowering manner.
- Provide internal and external referrals and deliver follow-up actions to enable maximum wellbeing for service users.
- Manage incoming and outgoing referrals internally and with a wide range of external providers, communicating promptly to manage cases effectively and safely.
- Work closely with team members and volunteers to collate and send Information Packs and other necessary communications such as appointment letters in accessible formats.
- Assess risks as needed and report any safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
Equipment:
- Be aware of and able demonstrate and advise on equipment for people with a visual impairment when needed and/or refer to other services.
- If needed during home/ care home visits, provide minor adaptations such as high visibility tape on steps or tactile markings on appliances.
Data management:
- Ensure that all service delivery to individuals and service user data is promptly and appropriately recorded and managed on the Vision North Somerset database, in accordance with procedures.
- Work with team members and volunteers to maintain accuracy of the Vision North Somerset service user database, including collecting data permissions and equality monitoring information from service users during visits.
Local networking and knowledge:
- Develop and maintain knowledge and resources on relevant services offered by organisations to people in North Somerset. Work with the Administrator to maintain records on online files and paper files (for example service leaflets).
- Occasionally attend local meetings, arrange meetings with staff from key local organisations or represent Vision North Somerset to develop mutual knowledge of local services.
Working as part of a team (common to all Vision North Somerset job descriptions)
· Maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with Vision North Somerset staff (and volunteers if appropriate).
· Ensure that other staff understand your role and that you work cooperatively with good communication.
· Maintain awareness of and follow our policies and processes.
· Undertake regular supervision meetings and training in topics such as: accessible information, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
· Assist in the planning and improving of the delivery of service improvement and participate positively in the implementation of new working methods and practices as required.
· Be an excellent ambassador for the charity.
· Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties.
Send cover letter addressing your suitability for the role. Any CV's received without a cover letter will not be considered
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Individual Giving team to support on our Challenge Events and Individual Giving campaigns. Experience within fundraising is desired but not essential. They will be joining a small team working in a dynamic and fast paced environment. They will need to ensure supporters receive exemplary stewardship and support the planning of stewardship events. As a first point of contact for supporters, they will need to think on their feet, have excellent communication skills and strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. They will work collaboratively with other teams and external partners to deliver on set KPIs.
Interviews will take place on 29th September 2025.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year
- Pension contribution of 6%
- Group income protection (long-term incapacity pay)
- Critical illness
- Life assurance (death in service)
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay
- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
- Two volunteering days
- Birthday day off
- Season ticket loan
- Flexible working
- Wellbeing plan
First stage interviews will be held w/c 29th September, and successful applications will be notified before the advert closes.
Deliver high quality cricket programmes that will empower young people facing inequality to make positive choices, improve their health and wellbeing

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Job Title: Volunteer Community Services Manager (Milton Keynes)
Responsible to: Volunteer Manager
Location: Milton Keynes, occasional travel to Aylesbury
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (FTE) depending on experience
Hours: 21.8 hours to 36 hours per week (Flexible working)
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract (Possibility to extend to permanent)
BucksVision is the leading charity supporting people affected by sight and hearing loss in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes through a wide range of tailored services and support. We are proud of the wide range of services delivered by our small, dedicated team and fantastic volunteers.
If you thrive where you have clarity of purpose, produce your best work when working in a supportive, collaborative environment, and are motivated by seeing how your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives of people affected by sight loss, you could be just who we are looking for!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a MK Services Manager to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis.
Why is this role so critical to us?
The MK Services Manager will play a pivotal role in recruiting and managing volunteers in Milton Keynes for our MK Home Visiting services. These include reading, shopping and befriending services to ensure that local people with sight loss are not socially isolated and alone. The role will also involve supporting our existing social clubs, which provide a range of activities and services to people with vision impairment.
Have no doubts, this is a role with significant impact.
Your Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Expanding and developing the existing service: We already have a team of volunteers supporting clients in Milton Keynes, delivered from our office in Aylesbury, but believe there is the opportunity to grow and develop the service further.
- Recruitment and Management of Volunteers: Identifying and recruiting volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to people with sight loss in Milton Keynes.
- Administration Support: Providing administrative support to our social clubs, including organising activities and coordinating volunteer led activities.
- Relationship Building: Building strong relationships with partners to secure support, funding, and resources for our services.
You will spark our interest by being:
- A “People Person”: Having excellent interpersonal skills is crucial. This is a role that relies on working closely with volunteers and local people with sight loss.
- Self-motivated: Supported by our team in Aylesbury, you will be comfortable working remotely and under your own steam.
- Community minded: You will be driven by a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of vision impaired individuals in our community.
- Connected to Milton Keynes: This role involves working with individuals across the Milton Keynes area. Ideally, you will live in Milton Keynes or nearby, with good local knowledge and connections across the community.
Required Experience
- Experience working or volunteering in the voluntary/community sector – ideally with an understanding of the current challenges in the sector.
- Experience in recruiting, coordinating, or supporting volunteers or growing a team, service or project through community engagement.
- Demonstrable success in building partnerships, networking or stakeholder engagement.
- Comfortable managing projects or local services with limited supervision, ideally in a community-based setting.
- Prior experience working with or supporting people with sensory loss would be beneficial, but not essential.
If our purpose excites you, and you feel you have the skills required to excel in this role, we would love to receive an application from you!
We understand that the requirements of job advertisements can, on occasions, appear a bit daunting. Please don’t be deterred from applying if you feel you don’t quite meet them all. Training and development will be provided to support your success.
Please apply with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you are a good match for the role. Please note, applications received with no covering letter will not be considered.
The successful candidate must be freely eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to accommodate sponsorship.
BucksVision is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of any protected characteristics. No agencies, please.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, user-led charity that is dedicated to enabling Disabled people who use social care support to have full choice and control over the way in which they live their lives.
Independent Living Advisor - Direct Payments
Location: Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, SW6 7BF
Salary: £26,500 per annum pro rata
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am–5pm)
Contract: Fixed to 31st March 2026, with potential to extend to permanent
The Organisation
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the social model of Disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.
The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees (at least 75% is Disabled trustees), 20 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of Disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that Disabled people face.
AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, Independent Living and Advocacy.
AoD’s Independent Living Service
The Independent Living Service (Direct Payments) is a new service that will provide support to Direct Payment users within the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The service will enable Disabled people to have genuine choice and control over the way in which they lead their lives. The post-holder will be working alongside disabled people to enable them to have more choice and control over their care and support needs.
The Role
In this role you will be providing essential information, advice and support to individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will work with Disabled clients to empower them to take control of the support they need by using Direct Payments, employing their own staff and accessing activities or services. You will ensure that individuals have the right information to make informed choices and will help them to set up and manage their chosen support.
You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience of budgeting and recruitment are essential for this role.
Experience of working in social care is not essential as training will be provided, however a “can-do” attitude, a commitment to a person-centred approach and a willingness to learn is a must. Being part of a small team, there is a lot of opportunity for you to develop and learn new skills.
The work is varied and calls upon a wide range of skills, and there is huge job satisfaction in supporting people to achieve greater wellbeing and independence.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and actively encourage people with lived experience of impairment or Disability to apply.
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis with a final deadline for receipt of completed applications; 12pm on Friday 19th September 2025 (Feedback will not be provided to those not shortlisted for interview).
Interview dates: Tuesday 30th September 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
You may submit a CV, but only fully completed applications forms that address the person specification will be considered for interview.
No agencies please.
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Be part of something extraordinary at Sense.
We’re here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. As we start to develop and deliver an ambitious three-year plan for Sense’s future, we are looking for a chief strategy and governance officer – a senior leader with a strategic experience, inclusive values, and a commitment to impact.
About the role
As our chief strategy and governance officer, you’ll report directly to the chief executive and play a key leadership role as part of Sense’s chief officers’ group. You’ll lead business planning, performance, risk, governance, safeguarding, health and safety, internal audit and project management across the charity—ensuring strategy and delivery are aligned at every level.
You’ll also serve as company secretary and oversee our legal and regulatory compliance with the Charity commission and Companies house, while championing an inclusive approach to governance that empowers disabled people with complex needs. With a team of senior leaders reporting into you, you’ll shape culture, drive improvement, and model the leadership values that make Sense a truly people-centred organisation.
This is a hybrid role based from either Birmingham or London, with frequent travel.
What you'll do
- Lead the delivery of Sense’s strategy through robust business planning and performance frameworks.
- Oversee impact measurement and risk management, enabling evidence-led decision-making.
- Act as company secretary, ensure legal and regulatory compliance and high-quality support for our board of trustees and their committees.
- Provide executive leadership of safeguarding and health and safety, fostering a proactive culture of learning.
- Create an environment for project and programme management across Sense that enables clear oversight of delivery through a values-led Project management office.
- Manage internal audit via external providers, ensuring assurance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with the CEO and board of trustees, providing insight, coordination, and strategic guidance.
- Drive inclusion, equity and sustainability throughout the organisation’s leadership approach.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced, values-driven leader who is:
- Strategic and analytical, with senior-level experience in governance, performance or organisational leadership.
- Highly organised and insightful, with a strong grasp of business planning, impact reporting and risk.
- Experienced in governance leadership, ideally with charity or regulated services knowledge and company secretary experience.
- Confident working with senior stakeholders, including boards, executives, and regulatory bodies.
- Committed to inclusion and the social model of disability, with a track record of embedding equity and diverse perspectives in strategy and operations.
- Digitally confident, with strong understanding of data protection, information governance, and the role of technology in transformation.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close recruitment at any time.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of disabled children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people.
Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values
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Be part of something extraordinary at Sense.
We’re here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. As we start to develop and deliver an ambitious three-year plan for Sense’s future, we are looking for a chief strategy and governance officer – a senior leader with a strategic experience, inclusive values, and a commitment to impact.
About the role
As our chief strategy and governance officer, you’ll report directly to the chief executive and play a key leadership role as part of Sense’s chief officers’ group. You’ll lead business planning, performance, risk, governance, safeguarding, health and safety, internal audit and project management across the charity—ensuring strategy and delivery are aligned at every level.
You’ll also serve as company secretary and oversee our legal and regulatory compliance with the Charity commission and Companies house, while championing an inclusive approach to governance that empowers disabled people with complex needs. With a team of senior leaders reporting into you, you’ll shape culture, drive improvement, and model the leadership values that make Sense a truly people-centred organisation.
This is a hybrid role based from either Birmingham or London, with frequent travel.
What you'll do
- Lead the delivery of Sense’s strategy through robust business planning and performance frameworks.
- Oversee impact measurement and risk management, enabling evidence-led decision-making.
- Act as company secretary, ensure legal and regulatory compliance and high-quality support for our board of trustees and their committees.
- Provide executive leadership of safeguarding and health and safety, fostering a proactive culture of learning.
- Create an environment for project and programme management across Sense that enables clear oversight of delivery through a values-led Project management office.
- Manage internal audit via external providers, ensuring assurance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with the CEO and board of trustees, providing insight, coordination, and strategic guidance.
- Drive inclusion, equity and sustainability throughout the organisation’s leadership approach.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced, values-driven leader who is:
- Strategic and analytical, with senior-level experience in governance, performance or organisational leadership.
- Highly organised and insightful, with a strong grasp of business planning, impact reporting and risk.
- Experienced in governance leadership, ideally with charity or regulated services knowledge and company secretary experience.
- Confident working with senior stakeholders, including boards, executives, and regulatory bodies.
- Committed to inclusion and the social model of disability, with a track record of embedding equity and diverse perspectives in strategy and operations.
- Digitally confident, with strong understanding of data protection, information governance, and the role of technology in transformation.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close recruitment at any time.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of disabled children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people.
Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values