6 months contract Role with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across SEND and Inclusion, driving the delivery of the SEND Strategy and related transformation programs.
  


• Analyze complex, ambiguous, and evolving information to design and implement long-term solutions aligned with statutory requirements and future legislation.
  


• Lead cross-sector collaboration with education providers, health partners, social care, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated service delivery.
  


• Influence and advise senior leaders, acting as a key decision-maker on high-impact strategic matters affecting children and young people.
  


• Ensure statutory compliance while managing financial sustainability and service capacity through phased implementation plans.
  

Essential Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience within education, SEND, inclusion, or children’s services.
  


• Proven track record of delivering strategic change programs in complex public sector environments.
  


• Experience working with SEND frameworks, statutory requirements, and multi-agency service delivery (education, health, and care).
  


• Demonstrable experience of managing large-scale transformation and implementing policy into practice.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in education, public administration, leadership, or a related field.
  


• Relevant professional qualification in education, SEND, leadership, or management (desirable).
  


• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) in leadership, inclusion, or SEND-related areas.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  


• Pay rate: £750 - £850 per day UMB.
  


• Location: County Hall, Chichester, PO19 1RQ.
  


• Working arrangements: County-wide and dependent on service/delivery needs. Hybrid working supported.
  


• Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly.