Hybrid SEND Place Planning Lead – Data & Strategy

Lancashire County Council; Penwortham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a qualified School Place Planning Sufficiency Officer (SEND) to deliver strategic SEND sufficiency across Lancashire. You will analyse demand, support capital projects, and work with schools, trusts and dioceses to secure sustainable SEND provision.

Join a team shaping SEND strategy within one of the country’s largest local authorities. The role blends data analysis, planning, project management and stakeholder engagement to influence decisions at operational

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of working within SEND, education planning or school organisation.
• Experience of analysing data and presenting findings clearly.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Lancashire's SEND Sufficiency Strategy.
• Analyse SEND pupil data and forecast future demand for specialist provision across the county.
• Contribute to the SEND Capital Programme and expansion projects.
• Support commissioning of additional SEND places through schools and new provision.
• Monitor sufficiency trends and emerging demand.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior officers and elected members.
• Collaborate with schools, trusts, dioceses and partners to develop sustainable solutions.
• Support Local Plan consultations and assess housing growth impact on SEND.
• Develop methodologies for securing developer contributions for SEND infrastructure.
• Monitor projects, timelines and outcomes to ensure value for money.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a qualified School Place Planning Sufficiency Officer (SEND) to deliver strategic SEND sufficiency across Lancashire. You will analyse demand, support capital projects, and work with schools, trusts and dioceses to secure sustainable SEND provision.

Join a team shaping SEND strategy within one of the country’s largest local authorities. The role blends data analysis, planning, project management and stakeholder engagement to influence decisions at operational