SEND Transformation Project Officer

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a SEND Transformation Project Officer to support the delivery of the SEND Reform programme within the Children’s Services directorate. Reporting to the SEND Programme Manager, you will work with colleagues in the Education team and with wider internal and external stakeholders to drive the programme forward.

This fixed-term contract runs until 31 March 2028. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work across diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Proactive in spotting and resolving issues to keep the programme on track.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the SEND Reform programme within the Children’s Services directorate.
• Coordinate with Education team and wider internal and external stakeholders.
• Report to the SEND Programme Manager and help drive the programme at pace.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Initiative

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Fixed Term Contract (until 31st March 2028)

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and vulnerable learners?

About the role:

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a SEND Transformation Project Officer to support the delivery of the SEND Reform programme within the Children’s Services directorate.

Reporting to the SEND Programme Manager, you would be working with colleagues within the Education team as well as wider internal and external stakeholders.

About you:

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, who can work across different kinds of stakeholders and get involved in a range of activities to help this small team deliver an exciting and complex programme at pace.

If you have a can-do attitude, are happy to take the initiative and spot (and resolve!) issues before they become problems, then we would love to hear from you.

Interview date: TBC

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.