SEND Commissioning Lead — Hybrid, Impactful Child Services

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd in London is seeking a SEND Commissioning Lead to drive specialist commissioning, market development and performance oversight for 0-25 services. The role focuses on collaboration with inclusive partners and ensuring compliant, outcomes‑driven services.

The position offers hybrid working in Harrow, London, with a day rate of £550 and agency contract terms, targeting delivery of sustainable, needs-led provision for children and young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEND commissioning, market development and performance management across services for children and young people aged 0-25.
• Manage contractual relationships with commissioned providers and key partners.
• Ensure services are needs-led, evidence-based, financially sustainable and compliant with statutory requirements.
• Refresh and reset SEND commissioning governance arrangements and panel decision-making processes.
• Develop additional SEND placement capacity, including specialist inclusion bases.
• Lead the establishment of an Alternative Provision (AP) framework.
• Drive service improvement, accountability and the delivery of positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd in London is seeking a SEND Commissioning Lead to drive specialist commissioning, market development and performance oversight for 0-25 services. The role focuses on collaboration with inclusive partners and ensuring compliant, outcomes‑driven services.

The position offers hybrid working in Harrow, London, with a day rate of £550 and agency contract terms, targeting delivery of sustainable, needs-led provision for children and young people with SEND.