Chief Executive Officer Full Time

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, based in London or Birmingham (Selly Oak) with travel to London and our services across the UK.

Sense exists to support people living with complex disabilities and the deafblind community, to take part in life and enjoy the meaningful connections that spark joy. We offer personalised services for both children and adults, along with a national programme that includes arts, sports, wellbeing activities, holidays and specialised services aimed at combating loneliness. We advocate for the rights of individuals with complex disabilities to fully engage in life.

With over 70 years’ experience and expertise, Sense helps individuals develop essential skills for social interaction, friendship and independent living. As the number of people facing complex disabilities continues to rise, the work we do at Sense becomes increasingly crucial.

With an annual income of over £80m, 3,000 employees and 2,500 volunteers we are a significant charity operating across the UK with international impact. Our culture is strongly values-based and we hold those we support and the wellbeing of our people at the heart of all that we do.

We are looking for a new Chief Executive who is passionate about our cause and who can lead us into a new strategic period, ensuring that we collectively rise to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. You will be an inspiring and motivating leader with a natural ability to engage and inspire both employees and volunteers alike, as well as build strong relationships with our key stakeholders.

You will be financially astute as we look to maximise income whilst controlling costs, and will be a long-term, strategic thinker with the vision, ambition and experience to help us achieve greater profile and recognition for our outstanding services and campaigning. Critically, you will be an inclusive leader who can demonstrate where you’ve made positive changes to ensure a more diverse and inclusive working culture within your career.

This is an important and thrilling time to join our organisation, providing an exceptional platform for an inspiring leader who is driven by our mission to make a meaningful impact.

If this opportunity excites you and you believe you have the skills and experience to lead Sense into its next phase, please visit https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/sense-ceo/

Closing date is Monday 12th August 2024

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