Your new organisation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role
Lead with purpose - Make a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.Southend-On-Sea city council is seeking a leader who is driven and experienced to take on the pivotal role of Senior Lead of Statutory SEND services. This is a unique opportunity to shape high-quality, inclusive support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring their rights are upheld, an...