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. The Policy coordinator will also coordinate the policy and provide authoritative guidance to service, support training and implementation activities and establish monitoring arrangements to measure 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.
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.
Our values
- We’re creating change
- We’re always learning
- We’re better together
We 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. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/
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