SEND ART Contracts Manager

A unique opportunity in our Policy, Commissioning and Children’s Health service

Contracts Manager

|Salary £36,363 - £40,777

As part of the continued transformation of our Inclusion and SEND services, Lancashire County Council is expanding its workforce with passionate, skilled people who want to make a meaningful difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We have created a brand‑new SEND Access to Resources Team (ART) brokerage service, bringing an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Policy, Commissioning and Children’s Health service.

We are looking for an ART Contracts Manager to join the team.

They will be responsible for the effective contract monitoring, performance management, and oversight of Independent Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring high‑quality placements and best value for money is achieved.

This is a pivotal role, supporting the development of high‑quality, inclusive services that respond to local need, strengthen the SEND system, and improve outcomes for children and young people across Lancashire. 

If you are motivated by impact, collaboration and doing the right thing for children and families, this is an opportunity to be part of something new, purposeful and ambitious.

You will be joining at an exciting time, with genuine opportunities to influence change, develop your skills and make a visible difference for children and families.

Why join Lancashire County Council?

• Hybrid and flexible working
• A supportive team environment with strong professional development
• Opportunities to build specialist knowledge in SEND and education commissioning
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children and families across Lancashire

If you care about outcomes, value good decision‑making, and want work that really matters, we’d love to hear from you.

If you'd like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Maxine Smith, Commissioning Manager, on [email protected] or alternatively Tony Parker, Senior Commissioning Manager on [email protected]

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. 

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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