SEND Schools Delivery Lead: Commissioning & Readiness

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 725,000 - 804,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS for children and adult

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead to drive the development of new SEN educational facilities from planning through to operational mobilisation. You’ll bridge educational strategy, infrastructure and pupil placement, ensuring readiness for occupation and smooth handover to governance and delivery teams.

Based in Bromley with travel across South East England, the role requires recent commissioning and project delivery experience in

Qualifications

• 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

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
• Ensure each school project is delivered on time, within scope and to the required quality standards

Skills

Project management

Education sector experience

SEND knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Child-centred practice

Job description

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead to drive the development of new SEN educational facilities from planning through to operational mobilisation. You’ll bridge educational strategy, infrastructure and pupil placement, ensuring readiness for occupation and smooth handover to governance and delivery teams.

Based in Bromley with travel across South East England, the role requires recent commissioning and project delivery experience in