SEND Reform Lead: Experts at Hand Model Lead

Ackerman Pierce; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackerman Pierce is seeking a SEND Reform Lead to co-ordinate mobilisation and early delivery of the Experts at Hand model, reporting to the Head of SEND. The role covers strategic planning, implementation, and ensuring high-quality, accessible delivery for schools and settings.

The post requires significant SEND experience, strong partnership and system-leadership skills, and the ability to translate strategy into operational delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in SEND, education, health or local authority services.
• Experience of leading service development and delivering change at pace.
• Strong partnership working, influencing and system leadership skills.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into high-quality operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead on development and delivery of the Experts at Hand model, readiness for implementation from Sept 2026.
• Support joint commissioning, co-production and integrated working with PEP, SEND managers and ICB.
• Establish a multi-disciplinary delivery model (EP, SaLT, OT, specialist teachers).
• Embed inclusive practice by building capacity in mainstream settings and workforce development.
• Establish governance, performance and reporting for service improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate impact with data informing service development and accountability.
• Deploy resources effectively to deliver value and align with local offer.
• Represent the model within LA SEND forums and Education events.

Skills

SEND expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Ackerman Pierce is seeking a SEND Reform Lead to co-ordinate mobilisation and early delivery of the Experts at Hand model, reporting to the Head of SEND. The role covers strategic planning, implementation, and ensuring high-quality, accessible delivery for schools and settings.

The post requires significant SEND experience, strong partnership and system-leadership skills, and the ability to translate strategy into operational delivery.