Policy coordinator

Overview

• ID

  311816

• Salary

  £34,379 per annum

• Type

  Permanent - Full Time

• Location

  Birmingham

• Hours

  37.5

• Closing Date

  25/05/2026

• Interview Date

  03/06/2026

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About the role

In this role you will lead the development and management of effective, compliant, and practical policies aligned with legal, industry, and organisational standards. The role coordinates the Policy Working Group, maintains the policy register, and supports teams with expert advice and best practice. Working cross-functionally, the coordinator drives training, implementation, and monitoring to ensure policy effectiveness. They also track external developments to proactively identify and respond to emerging policy needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and approval of policies across Sense, including day-to-day coordination of the Policy Working Group.
• Oversee the drafting, review, and maintenance of organisational policies and related guidance materials.
• Manage the policy register and version control to ensure accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate consultation with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather input and build alignment.
• Provide clear, practical advice to operational teams on policy interpretation and consistent implementation.

About you

• Proven experience in policy development, implementation and review – ideally within the charity, health, or social care sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legislation, guidance and technical information.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and consultation processes across diverse groups.
• Sound understanding of policy development and approval principles.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical policy and operational guidance.
• Proven ability to influence and build productive working relationships at all levels.

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

We’re proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

Our values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers.

• We're creating change
• We're always learning
• We're better together

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 Global Majority 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/

Closing Date

25/05/2026