Overview
People administrator – Fixed Term – Full Time
ID: 311702
Job Specialism: Non-Frontline
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £26,345 per annum
Closing Date: Monday, 25th May 2026
Join our team as a People Administrator (Onboarding Team)
Sense has an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organised administrator to join our dedicated People Administration Team. This is a 9-month fixed term contract working 37.5 hours per week.
This isn’t just paperwork – you’ll play a vital role in welcoming new colleagues and volunteers into Sense.
Based in Selly Oak on a hybrid basis, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. One moment you’ll be handling right-to-work checks and DBS applications, the next you’ll be managing a shared inbox and supporting recruitment.
What you’ll do:
- Deliver high-quality, consistent people administration across recruitment, onboarding, and volunteering.
- Manage pre-employment checks (references, DBS, right to work, full employment history).
- Respond promptly to enquiries from employees, managers, and candidates.
What you bring:
- Proven experience in a busy admin team gained in Recruitment, HR, or Training.
- A customer-focused approach – great over email, phone, and in person.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence with IT (Word, mail merge, spreadsheets).
- Understanding of GDPR and handling confidential information.
Ready to make a real impact? Apply today.
For full details, please refer to the job description on the left-hand side.
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.
As part of our new three-year strategy, we’re delivering a transformational plan focused on strengthening support for disabled people with complex needs, driving social change and creating a fairer, more equal future. For further information visit: Transforming Sense, together: our three-year plan – Sense
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 candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) 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.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 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/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
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.
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Precise Location: 750 Bristol Road, , Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6NA, United Kingdom
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