Participation & Partnership Engagement Officer (SEND Reform) HCC625272

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance\n%U

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking a Participation & Partnership Engagement Officer to help ensure parents, carers and families influence Hampshire's SEND Reform. You will lead inclusive engagement across education, health and social care, translating lived experiences into practical improvements for SEND services.

You will build partnerships with local networks, design workshops and consultations, and analyse feedback to drive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering participation, engagement and co-production with families.
• Strong relationship-building and communication across organisations.
• Experience facilitating workshops and events and creating inclusive environments.
• Ability to translate feedback into practical recommendations for SEND Reform.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate parent and carer participation, engagement and co-production activity across the SEND Reform, ensuring it is inclusive, purposeful and aligned to programme priorities.
• Build strong relationships with the Hampshire Parent Carer Network, community organisations and partner agencies to strengthen collaboration and meaningful engagement.
• Design and facilitate engagement activities, including workshops, focus groups, consultations and events, creating opportunities for a diverse range of families to contribute.
• Gather, analyse and communicate engagement insight, translating feedback into recommendations that inform programme delivery, service improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Lead the Coram Parent Champion Programme and support wider participation activity, ensuring the voices of children, young people, parents and carers are reflected in SEND Reform work.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required to support the delivery of parent/carer participation groups.

Skills

Participation planning

Engagement facilitation

Relationship building

Feedback analysis

Co-production principles

Collaboration

Job description

Participation & Partnership Engagement Officer (SEND Reform) HCC625272

Joining us as a Participation & Partnership Engagement Officer (SEND Reform), you'll play a key role in ensuring the voices of parents, carers and families are at the heart of Hampshire's SEND Reform programme. Working within the SEND Partnerships and Strategy Team, you'll lead and coordinate participation, engagement and co-production activity, creating meaningful opportunities for families to shape services, influence decision-making and drive improvements across the SEND system.

Working collaboratively with parent and carer networks, schools, community organisations and partners across education, health and social care, you'll help translate lived experience into action. By gathering insight, strengthening partnerships and promoting inclusive engagement, you'll ensure that the views of children, young people, parents and carers contribute to the development of a more responsive and effective SEND system.

What you'll do

• Lead and coordinate parent and carer participation, engagement and co-production activity across the SEND Reform, ensuring it is inclusive, purposeful and aligned to programme priorities.
• Build strong relationships with the Hampshire Parent Carer Network, community organisations and partner agencies to strengthen collaboration and meaningful engagement.
• Design and facilitate engagement activities, including workshops, focus groups, consultations and events, creating opportunities for a diverse range of families to contribute.
• Gather, analyse and communicate engagement insight, translating feedback into recommendations that inform programme delivery, service improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Lead the Coram Parent Champion Programme and support wider participation activity, ensuring the voices of children, young people, parents and carers are reflected in SEND Reform work.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required to support the delivery of parent/carer participation groups.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of planning and delivering participation, engagement, consultation or co-production activities with parents, carers, families, communities or service users.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across organisations and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of facilitating workshops, events or group discussions and creating environments where people feel able to contribute meaningfully.
• Ability to gather, analyse and present feedback and insight, turning lived experience into practical recommendations and actions.
• Understanding of participation and co-production principles, alongside a commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Make a tangible difference by helping shape services and support for children and young people with SEND and their families across Hampshire.
• Join a collaborative team where you'll work with partners across the local area to drive meaningful participation, co-production and system-wide improvement.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Company: Hampshire County Council
Salary: £41,985 to £46,565 a year, pro rata
Hours: Full-time
Location: Winchester, SO23 8UJ
Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type: Temporary
Posting date: 21 Oct 2026
Closing date: 10 Nov 2026

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

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