Assistant Director Transformation – Additional Needs & Disabilities 6 Month Interim Contract | ASAP Start £800 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Hybrid Working CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly. Are you an experienced transformation leader with a track record of delivering large-scale SEND and education change programmes? As Assistant Director Transformation – Additional Needs & Disabilities, you will report directly into the Director of Commissioning for Transformation and lead one of the most high-profile improvement and transformation programmes within Children's Services. Managing a team of 17 programme and project professionals and overseeing a transformation budget of approximately £2.5 million, this is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished Assistant Director Transformation – Additional Needs & Disabilities to drive meaningful, system-wide change and improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Working across education, health and social care, the Assistant Director Transformation – Additional Needs & Disabilities will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic improvement priorities, supporting SEND reform, driving financial sustainability and leading a complex programme of transformation across multiple stakeholders. Your Role as Assistant Director Transformation – Additional Needs & Disabilities: Lead the delivery of a large-scale SEND transformation programme aligned to strategic improvement plans and financial objectives Drive cross-system change with education, health and local authority partners to improve outcomes for children and young people Provide strategic leadership across programme delivery, governance, risk management and performance reporting Lead cost containment and demand management initiatives within the High Needs Block Manage senior programme teams while influencing executive leaders, members and external stakeholdersYour Previous Experience as Assistant Director Transformation – Additional Needs & Disabilities: Significant senior leadership experience delivering complex transformation programmes within local government, education, health or SEND services Proven track record of leading large-scale change, improvement and organisational transformation Extensive programme and project management expertise, including financial oversight and benefits realisation Strong partnership working experience across local authorities, education providers, health organisations and wider stakeholders Exceptional communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at executive levelThis opportunity will suit an ambitious and experienced Assistant Director Transformation – Additional Needs & Disabilities looking to make a lasting impact within a complex and highly visible transformation agenda. If you're interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be interested, please contact our team on (phone number removed) or apply today. (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact.) Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process. Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process. Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate. Submission of an application, expression of interest or right to represent does not guarantee submission to a client, interview, placement, or engagement. Recruitment decisions ultimately remain subject to client requirements, availability, suitability, and selection processes. Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review
Assistant Director Transformation – SEND employer: Baltimore Consulting Limited
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Located in Nottingham City, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring that you are part of a dedicated team focused on making a meaningful impact in the education sector. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering you to enhance your analytical skills while contributing to vital local SEND reforms.
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