Senior Local Offer Coordinator - FIS

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

The Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Senior Local Offer Coordinator to lead the ongoing development and improvement of Slough's SEND Local Offer.

You will coordinate the day-to-day management, quality assurance and continuous improvement of the Local Offer, ensuring that children, young people, families and professionals can access accurate, accessible and comprehensive information about services and support available across Slough.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects or service improvement initiatives.
• Experience in consultation, engagement or co-production activities.
• Ability to interpret and present information to support improvements.
• Understanding of SEND legislation and Local Offer requirements.
• Commitment to inclusion and accessible services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day management, QA and continuous improvement of the Local Offer.
• Lead co-production and engagement to reflect voices of children and families.
• Analyse performance data and stakeholder feedback to identify gaps.
• Produce reports to support strategic decision-making and service improvement.
• Collaborate with education, health, social care and voluntary partners.

Skills

Project coordination

Engagement

Data interpretation

SEND legislation

Inclusion and accessibility

Co-production

Tools

Website content management

Digital accessibility

Local authority services

Job description

• Directorate: Children's Services
• Pay Level: 6, £37,711 - £42,307(Fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 25th September 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 5th October 2026

What you'll be doing:

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the skills to bring together information, services and stakeholder voices to create meaningful change?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Senior Local Offer Coordinator to lead the ongoing development and improvement of Slough's SEND Local Offer.

In this rewarding role, you will coordinate the day-to-day management, quality assurance and continuous improvement of the Local Offer, ensuring that children, young people, families and professionals can access accurate, accessible and comprehensive information about services and support available across Slough.

You will work closely with education, health, social care, community and voluntary sector partners to maintain high-quality information and identify opportunities for service improvement. A key aspect of the role is leading co-production and engagement activities, ensuring the voices of children and young people with SEND, parents and carers help shape the future development of the Local Offer.

You will also analyse performance data, website analytics and stakeholder feedback to identify trends and gaps, producing reports and recommendations that support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion, engagement and improving access to services for families.

You will have:

• Experience of coordinating projects, programmes or service improvement initiatives.
• Experience of consultation, engagement, participation or co-production activities.
• The ability to gather, interpret and present information to support service improvements.
• A good understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and the Local Offer requirements within the Children and Families Act 2014.
• A commitment to inclusion, accessibility and meaningful participation.
• Experience of SEND Local Offers, website content management, digital accessibility or local authority services would be advantageous but is not essential.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months' service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please not that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.