Walsall Council – Pupil Place Planning Manager (Ref: CH03526)
Salary: G11 £51,356 – £54,495 per annum.
Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and confident Pupil Place Planning Manager to lead the strategic planning and delivery of sufficient school places across the borough. This is a key role within the Access service, supporting the Council’s statutory responsibilities for early years, primary, secondary, post‑16 and specialist provision.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist advice, analyse and interpret complex data, and prepare pupil forecasts.
- Lead school organisation and sufficiency planning.
- Work closely with schools, senior leaders, elected members, the Department for Education, and other partners.
- Manage staff, lead consultations and support capital projects.
- Ensure services are delivered effectively, within budget, and in line with statutory requirements.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of education legislation, school organisation, admissions and sufficiency planning.
- Proven experience of using data to inform strategic decisions.
- Effective communicator and leader, able to build productive relationships and resolve complex issues.
Additional Requirements
- Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
- Applicants for posts requiring enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) if applicable.
- Post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English (English Language Fluency Duty).
Codes of Practice
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.
Closing date: Sunday 26 July 2026.
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