Head of SEND Strategy and Commercial Services

Reference: SCC01642

Based at Endeavour House, Ipswich
37 hpw.

In Suffolk we are building a team that can deliver services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, that are among the best and most innovative in England. Our new management team is passionate about transforming the experiences of Suffolk children, young people and their families.

We are working closely with our family representatives and our partners in health and social care and we have made improvements, but we still have a great deal to achieve and if you share our values and ambitions, we would love you to join our team. You will need to have the highest standards, be able to deliver change quickly and be willing to give your all.

In return, you will have the satisfaction of being part of a strong and vibrant service that makes a real difference for children and young people every day.

As the Head of SEND Strategy and Commercial Services, you will lead the management of the SEND Programme across our education, health, social care and stakeholder partnership, including oversight of the delivery of the Suffolk SEND Strategy 2017 - 2020.

Your role will include strategic leadership for SEND funding policy, commissioning policy and contract management across the service. It will also include the commissioning of specific services that support children and young people with SEND and as part of this, the development of our traded services, supporting other managers to grow their commercial offer. You will also manage the efficient delivery of operations such as finance, data and business support across our service.

Apply online at: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org or call 0345 601 4412 quoting the job ref.

Closing date: 1pm, 6 June 2018.
Telephone interview date: 13 June 2018.
Panel interview date: 22 June 2018.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, IPSWICH IP1 2BX