Strategic Lead, SEND Improvement & Assurance

Hampshire County Council; Abbots Worthy; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council seeks a Strategic Manager (SEND Improvement & Assurance) to lead a newly established function focused on driving SEND improvements across the county. You will oversee governance, assurance and essential strategy while ensuring delivery against outcomes for children and families.

You will influence senior leaders, perform strategic reviews and engage partners across education, health and social care, with travel required across Hampshire as needed.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading strategic improvement, assurance or governance activity.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting complex data and financial information.
• Proven ability to influence, support and constructively challenge senior leaders and partners.
• Strong understanding of the local government environment, including governance, accountability and political decision-making.
• Think strategically and operate effectively in complex, evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hampshire's SEND Improvement & Assurance Framework and SEND Improvement & Assurance Board, providing strategic oversight, governance and accountability.
• Monitor system performance, risks and delivery, identifying improvements and coordinating assurance activity where needed.
• Analyse complex performance and financial information, turning evidence into clear intelligence and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Lead strategic reviews, deep dives and assurance activity to evaluate impact, inform investment decisions and support long-term sustainability.
• Build strong relationships across education, health and social care, influencing partners and senior leaders to drive improvement.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports, assurance findings and recommendations to senior leaders, governance boards and partnership forums.
• Travel to other locations within Hampshire as necessary.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Public sector knowledge

Job description

Hampshire County Council seeks a Strategic Manager (SEND Improvement & Assurance) to lead a newly established function focused on driving SEND improvements across the county. You will oversee governance, assurance and essential strategy while ensuring delivery against outcomes for children and families.

You will influence senior leaders, perform strategic reviews and engage partners across education, health and social care, with travel required across Hampshire as needed.