SEND Commissioning Lead: Strategy & Market Development

4Recruitment Services; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced SEND Commissioning Lead to oversee commissioning, market development and performance for children and young people aged 0-25 in Harrow, London. The role is offered on an agency contract with hybrid working and a day rate of £550.

The successful candidate will manage contracts with providers, ensure services are needs-led and compliant, and contribute to the development of sustainable provision while delivering positive outcomes for children and

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 is seeking an experienced SEND Commissioning Lead to oversee commissioning, market development and performance for children and young people aged 0-25 in Harrow, London. The role is offered on an agency contract with hybrid working and a day rate of £550.

The successful candidate will manage contracts with providers, ensure services are needs-led and compliant, and contribute to the development of sustainable provision while delivering positive outcomes for children and