SEND Reform Programme Lead: Transformation & Inclusion

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead the SEND Reform Plan, coordinating across education, health, social care and families to drive transformational change that improves inclusion and early intervention.

You will shape priorities, manage complex workstreams, and ensure governance, benefits realisation and inspections readiness are aligned with Council priorities and national reforms.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong programme and project management skills with a proven track record of delivering outcomes.
• Experience of co-production with children, young people and families.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of priority SEND transformation projects and workstreams.
• Strengthening partnership working across education, health and social care.
• Embedding co-production with children, young people and families throughout programme delivery.
• Overseeing the development and continuous improvement of Warrington's SEND Local Offer.
• Managing programme performance, benefits realisation, risk and governance arrangements.
• Supporting preparation for SEND inspections, reviews and assurance activity.
• Ensuring programme outcomes contribute to improved inclusion, reduced inequalities and better experiences for children and families.
• Aligning SEND reform activity with Best Start Family Hubs, Families First reforms and wider Council priorities.

Skills

Programme management

Project management

Co-production

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Warrington Borough Council is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead the SEND Reform Plan, coordinating across education, health, social care and families to drive transformational change that improves inclusion and early intervention.

You will shape priorities, manage complex workstreams, and ensure governance, benefits realisation and inspections readiness are aligned with Council priorities and national reforms.