Job Description

Sense's People and Culture Team are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every employee and volunteer feels supported. We are now looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to help coordinate the leadership activities that support the delivery of our People Plan.

About the Role

As Executive Assistant to our Director of People & Culture, you will provide vital support to the People and Culture Leadership Team. This is a dynamic role, responsible for ensuring our people-focused strategies are well-coordinated. You will be based at our offices in Selly Oak, Birmingham on a hybrid basis with 3 days a week in the office.


You'll work closely with the Director of People and Culture and other colleagues providing support with planning, budgeting, reporting, risk management, internal communications, and external engagement.

What You'll Do

Coordinate leadership activities that drive delivery of the People Plan. Track progress of key initiatives, supporting project leads and summarising updates for Sense's Executive Team. Maintain and report on the People Risk Register, working closely with risk owners. Support budget monitoring and annual planning processes. Prepare high-quality board reports, briefings, and presentations. Manage meeting coordination, action tracking, and documentation. Organise team events, travel bookings, and expenses reconciliation. Maintain team systems including SharePoint, shared drives, and approval processes.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Experienced in providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders or executive teams (HR/People experience is a bonus but not essential). Highly organised with excellent time management and a strong attention to detail. A confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to draft professional documents and presentations. Tech-savvy, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. A self-starter, who takes initiative and enjoys working independently in a fast-paced environment.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex needs. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their needs, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that's tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that's at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people's own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of disabled people with complex needs to take part in life.

To Apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. 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 posts at any time.


No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.


If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk


Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable 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 candidates with disabilities. 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 and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/