Special Educational Needs Commissioning Lead

Jupiter Recruitment

Bromley

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced DBS for children and adult

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to

Blue Light Card

Team Appreciation Days

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment seeks an experienced SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead to drive new SEN educational facilities from planning to mobilisation. Based in Bromley with travel across South East England, you will bridge education strategy and infrastructure, guiding projects through pre-opening activities and ensuring readiness for occupation.

Ideal candidates will have commissioning and delivery experience in education, SEND or children's services, with strong knowledge of SEND

Qualifications

Must have experience in commissioning and project delivery in education/SEND or children's services.
Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and Ofsted expectations.
Excellent organisational and project management skills.

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

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

SEND experience

Children's services experience

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead to take charge of developing new SEN educational facilities/schools, managing all pre-opening activities to ensure the infrastructure is fully ready for occupation

Our client already has 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 client 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

As the Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead your key responsibilities include:

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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

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

**To be considered for this position you must have previous experience in commissioning and project delivery within education, SEND or children's services**

The successful School Commissioning/Delivery Lead will receive an amazing salary of £65,000 - £72,000 per annum DOE. This exciting role is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: