Lead Post-16 SEND & Transitions — Interim Service Manager

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the Post-16 SENA Team, guiding transitions for young people with SEND and ensuring preparation for adulthood.

You will collaborate with colleges, health, social care and education partners to improve outcomes and champion co-production with families. A DBS check is required and flexible working may be considered.

Qualifications

• Management qualification and continued learning experience.
• Significant SEND, Post-16 education or related service experience.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and governance framework.
• Senior management experience in a complex service and budget management.
• Proven ability to influence partners and deliver improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Post-16 SENA Team.
• Drive improvements in Post-16 EHCPs, annual reviews, transitions, and preparation for adulthood.
• Build effective partnerships with colleges and Post-16 providers to improve outcomes for young people with SEND.
• Lead and develop staff, promoting high standards, accountability, and performance.
• Ensure young people’s aspirations and adult life outcomes are central to decision-making.
• Work with education, health and social care to support transitions to adulthood.
• Contribute to SEND sufficiency, commissioning, High Needs funding and budget management.
• Oversee complex cases, mediation, tribunals and complaints.
• Champion co-production and the voice of young people and their families.

Skills

Leadership

SEND knowledge

Strategic thinking

Partnership building

Change management

Communication

Budget management

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Management qualification

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the Post-16 SENA Team, guiding transitions for young people with SEND and ensuring preparation for adulthood.

You will collaborate with colleges, health, social care and education partners to improve outcomes and champion co-production with families. A DBS check is required and flexible working may be considered.