SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead

SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead

Bromley, Kent, United Kingdom – Company: Bitrecruit – Client / Employer: Occupop

Salary: £65,000 – £72,000 per year (full-time, permanent)

About the role

You will lead the development of new SEND educational facilities/schools, ensuring pre-opening activities and building infrastructure are ready for occupation. You will guide each project from early planning through to operational mobilisation, bridging the gap between educational strategy, infrastructure and pupil placement for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The role is based in Bromley, Kent, with some travel within South East England.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project management across planning, design, regulatory submissions and mobilisation.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, timelines, risk logs and delivery plans.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, local authorities and internal teams.
• Support the development of operational frameworks, staffing models, policies and systems.
• Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding requirements and Ofsted expectations.
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports and readiness assessments.
• Support pre-opening activities for each school project.
• Ensure each school project is delivered on time, within scope and to the required quality standards.

About you

• Experience delivering complex and detailed projects in education, SEN, social care or a related field.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, commissioning and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Confidence working with multi‑agency partners and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
• A commitment to inclusive, child‑centred practice.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced DBS for children and adult workforce certificate paid for.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme.
• Annual Salary Review.
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for each referral.
• Blue Light Card reimbursement (access to a range of discounts).
• Team Appreciation Days.

Terms and conditions apply.

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