Education Partnership Lead - Strategy & Transformation

WMJobs; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave options

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Childcare Vouchers and staff discount card

Job summary

A local government organization in Solihull seeks an Education Partnership Lead to improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs. The role involves leading change, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring effective support and challenge in educational practices. Flexible working arrangements and various benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of leading change at a strategic level.
• Track record of successful partnerships with various stakeholders.
• Ability to support and challenge senior leaders in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Influence services across education, health, and care.
• Build relationships with schools, parent carers, and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic change management

Understanding of education legislation

Education

Degree in relevant field or substantial relevant experience

Job description

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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for an enthusiastic leader passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in Solihull, especially those with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND) or other vulnerabilities.

As Partnership Lead you will have a vital role in influencing services - working with senior leaders across education, health and care to monitor, evaluate and improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people; while leading opportunities for engagement activity with those children and young people and their parent carers so the partnership responds to their needs and wishes.

Responsibilities

• Influence services across education, health and care to monitor, evaluate and improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Build close working relationships with schools, parent carers, children and young people and professionals across education services, children’s and adults social care and health.

Qualifications

• A degree or membership of an appropriate professional institute or substantial relevant experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Significant experience of leading change at a strategic level and a track record of successful partnerships with a wide range of internal and external bodies including other local authorities, government, private and voluntary sectors.
• The knowledge and practical interpretation of education legislation.
• The ability to provide effective support and challenge to senior leaders in educational settings and other professionals.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences, including senior leaders, parents and children with additional needs.

Benefits

• Flexible working, including flexible and agile working arrangements.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits including Childcare Vouchers and a staff discount card.

You will be required to work at other locations across Solihull when needed and attend pre‑arranged meetings or events outside usual working hours.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Charlotte Jones, Head of Strategy & Transformation: [e-mail]

Interviews will be held on 17 December 2025.

This position will require a standard DBS check.

This position is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.