SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead Bromley

Meeveem Limited; Bromley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced DBS for children and adult w​

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to

Blue Light Card reimbursement – where你

Team Appreciation Days

Job summary

Meeveem Limited is recruiting a SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead to manage pre-opening activities and ensure facilities are ready for occupation. The role leads planning, design, regulatory submissions and mobilisation, bridging educational strategy with infrastructure to deliver high quality SEND provision across South East England.

You will work with architects, contractors, local authorities and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects in education, SEN, social care or 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.

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

Complex project delivery

SEND legislation

Ofsted knowledge

Organisational & PM skills

Stakeholder management

Proactive, solutions-focused

Child-centred practice

Job description

SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead

Full‑time Permanent

Salary: £65,000 – £72,000 depending on experience

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to Lead the development of new SEN educational facilities/schools to manage the pre‑opening activities and ensure the building infrastructure is ready for occupation.

We already have buildings therefore you’d 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 head office 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.

About the role of Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead

• 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

About You

• 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

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to help shape new SEN provision from the ground up. You will join a forward-thinking organisation committed to high quality, inclusive education and positive outcomes for children and families.

What you can expect

• 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 reimbursement – where you can access a wide range of discounts.
• Team Appreciation Days

*Terms and conditions apply