SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead

Jupiter Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead to drive pre‑opening activities and bring new SEN educational facilities to operational readiness. You will oversee planning, regulatory submissions, and mobilisation while aligning educational strategy with infrastructure and pupil placement.

The role requires delivering complex education projects, strong knowledge of SEND legislation and Ofsted expectations, and the ability to work with multi‑agency

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex education/SEN projects.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation and regulatory processes.
• Understanding of Ofsted requirements.
• Strong planning and risk management abilities.
• Ability to work with multi‑agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day project management across planning, design, regulatory submissions and mobilisation
• Coordinate feasibility studies, timelines, risk logs and delivery plans
• Work closely with architects, contractors, local authorities and internal teams
• Support the development of operational frameworks, staffing models, policies and systems
• Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding requirements and Ofsted expectations
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports and readiness assessments
• Support pre‑opening activities
• Ensure each school project is delivered on time, within scope and to the required quality standards

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

SEND knowledge

Ofsted readiness

Organisational skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead to take charge of developing new SEN educational facilities/schools, managing all pre-opening activities to ensure the infrastructure is fully ready for occupation

Our client already has buildings therefore you'll play a key role guiding each project from early planning through to operational mobilisation.Bridging the gap between educational strategy, infrastructure and pupil placement for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Our client is based in Bromley, Kent; however the role will involve some travel in South East England.The role is ideal for a professional with previous experience in commissioning and project delivery within education, SEND or children's services

As the Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead your key responsibilities include:

• Lead day to day project management across planning, design, regulatory submissions and mobilisation
• Coordinate feasibility studies, timelines, risk logs and delivery plans
• Work closely with architects, contractors, local authorities and internal teams
• Support the development of operational frameworks, staffing models, policies and systems
• Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding requirements and Ofsted expectations
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports and readiness assessments
• Support pre‑opening activities
• Ensure each school project is delivered on time, within scope and to the required quality standards

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience delivering complex and detailed projects in education, SEN, social care or a related field
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, commissioning, and regulatory processes
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Confidence working with multi agency partners and senior stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions focused approach
• A commitment to inclusive, child centred practice

**To be considered for this position you must have previous experience in commissioning and project delivery within education, SEND or children's services**

The successful School Commissioning/Delivery Lead will receive an amazing salary of £65,000 - £72,000 per annum DOE.This exciting role is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced DBS for children and adult workforce certificate paid for*
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for each person you refer*
• Blue Light Card
• Team Appreciation Days

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