SEND Programme Lead: Deliver Reform with Flexible Balance

South Glos; Yate; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a SEND Programme Manager to lead the Special Educational Needs and Disability reform plan. You will monitor progress against the SEND programme plan and work with colleagues and external partners to deliver the programme on schedule, achieving DFE objectives and ensuring value for money.

You will collaborate with Local Authority partners, elected members and communities, deliver presentations to committees and stakeholders, and apply your knowledge of DFE

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant business subject or equivalent programme management experience and APMP qualification.
• Commitment to CPD and staying updated on legislation and practices.
• Extensive experience in a programme management role managing large complex projects.
• Experience with project improvement tools, ability to meet strict deadlines, and manage heavy workloads.
• Experience managing large programmes, preferably in Children Adults and Health, with knowledge of DFE processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review progress against the SEND programme plan and ensure targets are met.
• Collaborate with Local Authority partners to agree delivery of SEND and AP programme.
• Engage with elected members, stakeholders, communities and voluntary organisations.
• Deliver presentations to internal committees, senior managers and external partners.
• Share knowledge of DFE legislation and policy to support project delivery.

Skills

APMP

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector experience

Education

Degree in business subject or equivalent

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a SEND Programme Manager to lead the Special Educational Needs and Disability reform plan. You will monitor progress against the SEND programme plan and work with colleagues and external partners to deliver the programme on schedule, achieving DFE objectives and ensuring value for money.

You will collaborate with Local Authority partners, elected members and communities, deliver presentations to committees and stakeholders, and apply your knowledge of DFE