SEN Commissioner

SEN Commissioner
3 Month Contract – December start
£450-£500 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Remote / Hybrid Working  

CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place w/c 16th Nov  

Are you an experienced SEN Commissioner who can quickly step into a complex local authority environment and drive strategic commissioning improvements? This is an opportunity for a SEN Commissioner to take ownership of a significant programme of recommissioning work across SEND, health, therapies, alternative provision and short breaks services. With a new commissioning structure in place and key services requiring review, you will play a pivotal role in shaping future provision, strengthening market capacity and ensuring services meet the needs of children and young people.  

As SEN Commissioner, you will lead a range of high-profile projects, bringing together partners across education, health and social care to deliver sustainable outcomes. This assignment requires a hands-on and strategic SEN Commissioner who can assess current arrangements, identify gaps and implement effective commissioning solutions from day one.

Your Role as SEN Commissioner:

• Lead the strategic recommissioning of SEND services within a changing commissioning landscape
• Drive joint commissioning activity with Health and Therapy Services to improve outcomes and service integration
• Develop and implement an Alternative Provision Strategy and associated commissioning plans
• Lead market development across short breaks, fostering provision and preventative support services
• Review demand and develop commissioning solutions to address the Educational Psychologist assessment backlog

Your Previous Experience as SEN Commissioner:

• Recent experience leading SEND commissioning within a Local Authority setting
• Strong track record of strategic commissioning and recommissioning programmes
• Experience of developing and delivering Alternative Provision and inclusion strategies
• Demonstrable success working across Education, Health and Social Care partnerships
• Ability to assess market sufficiency, shape provision and deliver service improvement at pace

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished SEN Commissioner to make an immediate impact on a high-profile transformation programme. If you are available at short notice and have a strong background in SEND commissioning, we would be keen to speak with you. If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be interested, please contact Athena Withers or the Education team 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.)  
Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process.  

Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate.  

Submission of an application, expression of interest or right to represent does not guarantee submission to a client, interview, placement, or engagement. Recruitment decisions ultimately remain subject to client requirements, availability, suitability, and selection processes. Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review.

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