Overview
BCP Council is looking for a motivated SEND Quality Assurance and Development Manager to drive improvement across our SEND services. This is a high‑impact leadership role that reports to a Service Manager or Head of Service. The role offers a starting salary of £48,226 pro rata for part‑time colleagues and full‑time hours of 37 per week.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight of SEND quality assurance, the SEND Local Offer and co‑production.
- Oversight and development of the SEND Local Offer, ensuring it is accurate, accessible and informed by lived experience.
- Facilitate meaningful co‑production with parents, carers, children and young people.
- Oversee SEND quality assurance activity and use findings to drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor, analyse and report performance to senior leaders.
- Lead improvement projects and multi‑agency working across the SEND partnership.
- Provide management oversight, direction and support within your area of responsibility.
- Contribute to service and improvement planning across SEND.
Qualifications and Experience
- Substantial experience in SEND or a comparable statutory or multi‑agency environment.
- Strong analytical and performance management skills, with an ability to spot themes, risks and systemic issues.
- Experience of driving service improvement through insight, collaboration and influence.
- Strong understanding of SEND statutory duties and processes.
- Proven experience of meaningful co‑production with children, young people and families.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and produce high‑quality written and verbal reports.
- Confidence working across organisational boundaries, influencing at senior level, and translating complexity into clear, actionable improvement.
Requirements
The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK. A Basic DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process.
EEO Statement
BCP Council is a Disability Confident Employer and commits to a fully inclusive recruitment process. All applicants, including those requiring reasonable adjustments, will be supported throughout the recruitment process.
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