Programme Lead – SEND and Inclusion

Programme Lead – Inclusion
6 months interim contract
South West, Local Authority – Hybrid working
Inside IR35 – £525 per day  
Start Date: June

Due to upcoming SEND and Alternative Provision reforms, a Southwest County Council is looking for an experienced Programme Lead for Inclusion to lead key service workstreams, engaging with schools, parents, carers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful change for children and young people with SEND.

Your duties as Programme Lead – Inclusion:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive programme plan aligned with national SEND/AP reforms
• Prepare reports and documentation for the council and the Department for Education
• Coordinate strategic programme activities, tracking status and managing risks
• Work collaboratively with schools, local education providers, and parent/carer groups
• Manage contracts, financial resources, and service development initiatives

Experience needed as Programme Lead – Inclusion:

• Proven leadership in SEND, inclusion, and multi-agency collaboration
• Strong experience in programme management and policy implementation within education or local government
• Relevant Change Management qualifications or extensive skills and experience
• Experience in service improvement, stakeholder engagement, and financial management

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
We have multiple vacancies across our Team and across several Local Authorities nationwide, so even if you think this role isn’t quite right for you, we may well have other roles that are more suitable, so please do get in touch.
 
Alternatively, if our roles are more relevant to a friend or colleague, please know that we offer a senior referral scheme that rewards you upon the successful placement of the candidate, so it’s worthwhile getting in contact.
 
PLEASE NOTE – Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, should you not receive a response within 48hrs please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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