Job Description Head of Service for SEND & Inclusion 3-month interim contract to start October 2023 London £650 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Remote/ Hybrid working (2 days on site per week) CV's are being reviewed immediately This role will be reporting into the Director of Education Commissioning & Inclusion. The role of Head of Service for SEND & Inclusion will be supporting within the Education & Inclusion Senior Management Team. You will play a vital role in developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as, schools, education settings, FE providers, and voluntary sector partners to further improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND across the geographical location. Your Role as Head of Service for SEND & Inclusion : Leading on initiatives as set out in the SEND & Alternative Provision Improvement Plan. Leading the Local Authorities SEND provision, which include, operational management, financial control, and statutory duties for the service area. Overseeing commissioning for SEND and Alternative Provision. Implementing the Local Authorities new SEND Strategy. Driving relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as, schools, multi-agency partners, parents, and young people to drive effective and efficient support for children and young people with SEND age 0-25. Utilisation of data to to support planning and commissioning of services. Your previous experience as Head of Service for SEND & Inclusion : Working knowledge of relevant acts related to Special Education Needs and the Code of Practice. Experience as a senior manager within an education focused service in a local authority. Ability to lead a multi-faceted professional service and to influence a network of partners and officers drawn from across council services. Demonstrate ability to promote changes necessary in service planning, commissioning, service delivery and engagement with service users. Must be available to work on site 2 days a week or travel to meetings at different venues within and outside the borough. If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Karl Houlding on 0117 3137110 or apply today. (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)