SEND Commissioning & Place Planning Manager

Job Title: SEND Commissioning & Place Planning Manager
Job Grade: Level 5 Zone 1
Salary Range: £53,857 – £61,470
Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG, (Hybrid working)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strategic vision and the drive to lead a dynamic team?
Baltimore Consulting are proud to announce that we are working exclusively with London Borough of Camden on an exciting opportunity for you to join Camden Council as a permanent SEND Commissioning & Place Planning Manager within the Education Directorate.

About Camden

At Camden, we’re building a borough where everyone can thrive. By driving radical social change, we ensure no one gets left behind. In the SEND & Inclusion Service, we aim high for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and we’re looking for a skilled professional to lead on commissioning, place planning, and quality assurance across our service.

About the Role

As SEND Commissioning & Place Planning Manager you will lead a portfolio of work to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Working closely with the Head of SEND & Inclusion, you will oversee commissioned services, develop SEND place planning strategies, and ensure high-quality provision through effective quality assurance frameworks.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading commissioning plans aligned to the SEND Strategy, ensuring services are effective, efficient, and outcome focused.
• Collaborating with education, health, and social care partners to meet SEND provision needs.
• Overseeing data collection, analysis, and quality assurance to drive service improvement.
• Co-producing systems and processes with parents, carers, and young people to ensure their voices shape our work.
• Managing continuous professional development across the SEND & Inclusion Service.
• Representing the service on boards and committees to inform local area strategies.
• This role includes responsibility for up to four direct reports.

About You

We’re looking for a strategic thinker with a strong background in SEND and commissioning. You’ll need:

• Extensive experience in education, health, or social care, with a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Proven expertise in commissioning and delivering strategic projects.
• Strong partnership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across agencies.
• Experience in quality assurance, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to advocate for SEND services at all levels.

Work Environment
You’ll be based in the Camden community for at least 60% of your working pattern, building relationships and influencing practice across the local area.

Why Join Camden?
Be part of a forward-thinking borough where your work can shape lives and create long-lasting positive change. Join us and help us build a Camden where everyone can thrive.

Apply Now!
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a positive impact in the lives of children and young people in Camden, we want to hear from you!

Please refer to the Job Profile for full details of the role requirements and key competencies.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please call our Education Team specialists on 0117 313 7110 or share your CV to –

• l.jory@baltimoreconsultingltd.com
• l.connick@baltimoreconsultingltd.com

Camden are proud to be a diverse borough and welcome applications from all communities, particularly underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse individuals. Camden is committed to equity, justice, and fostering a truly inclusive workplace. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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