The SEND Development Lead sits within the London Innovation and Improvement Alliance, hosted by London Councils, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role leads pan-London improvement programmes and helps local areas put SEND reforms into practice through networks, peer reviews and commissioning support. Hybrid working includes some mandatory office days, and secondment is also open. Applications must be written without direct use of AI.
What the job involves
- Lead delivery of pan-London and sub-regional SEND improvement programmes, and manage and coordinate programmes, projects and improvement activity, aligned to LIIA and ALDCS priorities
- Support local area partnerships to implement SEND Reform Plans and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND
- Develop and facilitate networks, communities of practice and peer learning, including the Experts at Hand programme
- Identify, promote and spread effective practice across London boroughs and partner organisations
- Support innovation and collaboration in SEND commissioning, provision planning and service delivery
- Lead improvement activity on themes drawn from SEND data, Ofsted inspections, Local Area Plans and national policy
- Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders across local government, education, health, social care and the voluntary sector
- Provide strategic advice, research, analysis and policy support on SEND issues
- Produce reports, briefings, presentations and recommendations for senior leaders and governance boards
- Represent LIIA and London's local authorities at regional and national forums
- Champion co-production, equity, inclusion and the voice of children, young people and families
- Deputise for colleagues and contribute to the leadership and development of the wider SEND team and LIIA
What's required
Experience
- Significant experience leading SEND improvement, transformation or programme delivery in local government or a closely related environment
- Experience working across complex partnerships involving local authorities, education, health and social care
- Track record of delivering change and influencing senior stakeholders across organisational boundaries
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of SEND policy, legislation, reforms and improvement priorities
- Excellent programme and project management skills, managing multiple priorities and delivering results
- Outstanding communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills
- Strong analytical skills, using evidence, data and feedback to inform improvement
- Confidence engaging senior leaders, elected members and strategic partnerships
- Collaborative, inclusive leadership style with a commitment to equity, diversity and co-production
Other
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
What's offered
- Hybrid working with some mandatory office days
- Secondment option, paid at current salary or the salary range for the post, whichever is higher
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