Overview
Sense is a leading disability charity which offers personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life - from the first weeks of life through all the major milestones of adulthood.
Over 70 years, we have built extensive knowledge and expertise in supporting disabled people with complex needs, including deafblind people. We focus on what people can do, not what they can’t; celebrating the moments of connection that bring more joy to life.
We believe that every disabled person with complex needs 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.
Role
This is a pivotal opportunity to join Sense as our new Chief Operating Officer – a keyleadership role at a time of ambition, transformation, and renewed strategic focus. You’ll share collective responsibility for leading the organisation, shaping its culture, and delivering our long-term vision.
Responsibilities
* You will lead and support a high-performing team to drive excellence and innovation across service delivery and performance - ensuring Sense’s services remain person-centred, future-focused, and responsive to the needs and rights of disabled people with complex needs.
* This is a rare chance to shape the future of operational delivery in a values-led, rights-based organisation.
Qualifications
* You will bring strong leadership credentials, including leading through cultural and strategic change, strategic safeguarding expertise, including leadership in safe practice and regulatory compliance,
* experience of designing and evolving service models with disabled people at its heart,
* a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
About you and impact
If you are driven by impact, passionate about equity, and ready to lead a talented and committed team, this could be the role that defines the next stage of your career. This is a pivotal moment for Sense, and we hope you feel inspired. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Closing date: 13th October 2025
To find out more and apply, please visit: https://www.starfishsearch.com/jobs/sense-coo
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