Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and people-centred talent acquisition manager to lead our recruitment function and help us attract and welcome exceptional people to Sense -- including both employees and volunteers.


You will lead and develop our talent acquisition team, embedding values-driven, inclusive recruitment practices that ensure every candidate feels welcomed, respected and inspired to join our mission. You'll build strong partnerships with leaders, shape our employer brand, and deliver proactive attraction strategies that support our continued growth and positive impact across our services and communities.


This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment and wants to shape a high-quality experience for candidates and hiring managers. This role is a hybrid role working 2 / 3 days per week in our Selly Oak, Birmingham office.

What you'll do

Lead, coach and inspire the talent acquisition team to deliver exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences Oversee end-to-end recruitment for employees and volunteers, ensuring values-led and safer-recruitment practices Develop attraction and employer brand strategies to reach diverse audiences and promote Sense as an employer and volunteer destination of choice Partner with senior leaders and people partners to anticipate workforce needs and support organisational planning and growth Build capability across the organisation through inclusive hiring manager training and recruitment best practice guidance Manage recruitment channels, campaigns and events, ensuring strong results and return on investment Monitor performance through data and insight, reporting on recruitment trends and KPIs Oversee and optimise applicant tracking system (ATS) Manage relationships with agencies, job boards and external partners Support organisation-wide projects

About you

Experience leading recruitment in a high-volume, multi-site organisation (charity or volunteer recruitment experience desirable) Proven team leadership with the ability to coach, motivate and develop colleagues Confidence designing and delivering effective attraction and employer brand strategies Strong experience using ATS/HRIS and recruitment analytics to make data-driven decisions Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Organised, resourceful and proactive approach to managing priorities Understanding of safer recruitment, compliance and GDPR requirements A genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Alignment with Sense's vision and values, and a passion for enabling disabled people to thrive

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. 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/