b Overview /b p In this role you lead a system-wide SEND reform and transformation programme to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families. You will drive the Local SEND Reform Plan and Priority Action Plan, coordinating delivery across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector. You’ll translate strategic priorities into practical improvements in frontline practice and service delivery, ensuring delivery is on time and impact is measurable. This is an opportunity to shape SEND services in a collaborative, cross-agency environment with a focus on sustainable change and continuous improvement. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Generous annual leave /li li Local Government Pension Scheme /li li GP helpline /li li Employee Assistance Programme /li li Free onsite gym /li li Salary sacrifice schemes /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Deliver the Local SEND Reform Plan and Priority Action Plan with measurable impact /li li Maintain oversight of milestones, risks, dependencies and outcomes across a complex partnership /li li Turn strategic priorities into sustainable operational improvements with senior leaders across multiple sectors /li li Lead system-wide collaboration and accountability, providing support and challenge to partners /li li Champion co-production with children, young people and parent carers to shape reform activity /li li Lead governance, performance and risk management to stay inspection-ready and drive continuous improvement /li li Utilise data, insight and evidence to demonstrate impact and improve outcomes for SEND /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Proven experience leading complex transformation or improvement programmes with multiple organisations /li li Experience translating strategy into operational delivery and embedding sustainable change /li li Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior leaders and partners /li li Ability to drive delivery at pace and manage competing priorities in a regulated environment /li li Experience of SEND transformation, education improvement, children’s services reform or similar public sector change programmes /li /ul ul li collaborative mindset /li li influencing and negotiation skills /li li analytical thinking and data-driven decision making /li li data analysis and performance management /li /ul
Programme Manager (SEND Reform & Transformation) employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Wokingham Borough Council is an exceptional employer for ASYE Social Workers, offering a supportive environment with a dedicated in-house ASYE Programme that fosters professional growth and confidence. Employees benefit from generous annual leave, a free onsite gym, and a range of lifestyle discounts, all while working in a vibrant area known for its excellent transport links and community spirit. With a strong focus on peer support and development, Wokingham has successfully retained over 80% of its ASYE workforce, making it a fantastic place to start your social work career.
