Strategic SEND Commissioner - Interim (6 months)

Baltimore Consulting Limited; Ilford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced SEND Commissioner for a 6-month interim contract with an immediate start. The role involves shaping strategic commissioning decisions across SEND and Alternative Provision programmes, working with senior Children’s Services leaders to provide strategic challenge and direction.

The role focuses on governance, sufficiency planning and service transformation to drive outcomes for children and young people, with on-site presence required for two

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEND Commissioner or related local authority role.
• Strong understanding of SEND commissioning, sufficiency planning and governance.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions on Specialist Local Provision and future commissioning priorities.
• Support finalisation of the SEND & Alternative Provision Joint Commissioning Strategy with stakeholder buy-in.
• Review placement and sufficiency pressures, identify risks, and propose strategic interventions.
• Provide oversight for Brokerage Audit readiness and accountability.
• Contribute to commissioning governance development and future decision-making plans.

Skills

SEND Commissioner

Strategic commissioning

Governance & risk

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Baltimore Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced SEND Commissioner for a 6-month interim contract with an immediate start. The role involves shaping strategic commissioning decisions across SEND and Alternative Provision programmes, working with senior Children’s Services leaders to provide strategic challenge and direction.

The role focuses on governance, sufficiency planning and service transformation to drive outcomes for children and young people, with on-site presence required for two