Strategic Pupil Place Planning Lead

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Pupil Place Planning Manager to lead strategic planning and delivery of sufficient school places across the borough. The postholder will provide specialist advice, analyse data, prepare pupil forecasts, and work with schools, senior leaders and partners to ensure provision meets statutory requirements.

The role involves staff management, consultations and contributing to capital projects, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and ensuring timely,

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and delivery of sufficient school places across the borough.
• Analyse and interpret complex education data to inform decisions.
• Prepare pupil forecasts and contribute to admissions and sufficiency planning.
• Manage staff and lead consultations on capital projects.
• Engage with schools, senior leaders, elected members, the DfE and partners.

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Pupil Place Planning Manager to lead strategic planning and delivery of sufficient school places across the borough. The postholder will provide specialist advice, analyse data, prepare pupil forecasts, and work with schools, senior leaders and partners to ensure provision meets statutory requirements.

The role involves staff management, consultations and contributing to capital projects, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and ensuring timely,