Senior Service Manager, Post-16 SEND & Transitions

Golearnleicestershire; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the Post-16 SENA Team. You will oversee progression of young people through further education and into adulthood, working with colleges, health, social care and other partners to strengthen pathways and successful transitions.

You will focus on preparing for adulthood, promoting independence, employment, and community participation, while ensuring statutory EHCP duties are met.

Qualifications

• Management qualification and ongoing professional development.
• Significant experience within SEND, Post-16 education or related services for children and young people.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, guidance, policy and governance frameworks.
• Senior management experience with staff and resources, strategic thinking.
• Evidence of delivering services aligned to statutory requirements and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Post-16 SENA Team.
• Drive improvements in Post-16 EHCPs, annual reviews, transitions and preparation for adulthood.
• Build partnerships with colleges and Post-16 providers to improve outcomes.
• Lead and develop staff, promote high standards, accountability and performance.
• Ensure young people's aspirations and adult outcomes inform decisions.
• Collaborate across education, health and social care to support transitions.
• Contribute to SEND sufficiency, funding, and budget management.
• Oversee complex cases, mediation, tribunals and complaints.
• Champion co-production and the voice of young people and families.

Skills

Leadership

SEND Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Change Management

Education

Management qualification

Job description

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the Post-16 SENA Team. You will oversee progression of young people through further education and into adulthood, working with colleges, health, social care and other partners to strengthen pathways and successful transitions.

You will focus on preparing for adulthood, promoting independence, employment, and community participation, while ensuring statutory EHCP duties are met.