At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate a major SEND reform programme, ensuring effective delivery across multiple workstreams.
- Company: Supportive London Borough focused on children's services and national SEND reforms.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, flexible contract, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and to influence key decisions in education.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of significant change in SEND services and impact local communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading complex programmes and strong understanding of SEND reforms.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
London | 6 Months + Contract, Competitive rate Outside of IR35
Panoramic Associates is supporting a London Borough with the appointment of an experienced SEND Reform Programme Manager to lead and coordinate the delivery of a significant programme of work aligned to the national SEND reforms.
Reporting to the Director of Education, this is a senior programme leadership role requiring someone who can establish strong programme grip, coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams and provide the assurance and evidence required to demonstrate progress against national reform expectations.
The successful candidate will work across Children's Services, Finance, Commissioning, Data and wider partners, ensuring clear accountability for delivery and effective management of milestones, risks and dependencies.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the overall coordination and delivery of the SEND reform programme.
- Develop and maintain robust programme plans, milestones and delivery frameworks.
- Establish effective governance, risk management and assurance arrangements.
- Coordinate delivery across multiple services, workstreams and partner organisations.
- Produce high-quality reporting and assurance for Directors, senior leaders and external stakeholders.
- Maintain oversight of delivery confidence, risks and barriers to progress.
- Ensure programme activity is aligned with national SEND reforms, statutory requirements and financial planning.
- Support senior level decision making, escalation and system leadership.
About you
We are looking for an experienced programme leader with
- Significant experience of leading complex transformation or reform programmes.
- A strong understanding of SEND and the national reform agenda.
- Experience operating at Director and senior leadership level.
- Strong programme management, governance and assurance expertise.
- The ability to quickly establish programme grip and provide credible challenge and direction.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a high profile SEND reform programme and support a local authority through a significant period of national change.
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