Local Authority Partnerships and School Placements Manager

Job DetailsJob Title: Local Authority Partnerships and School Placements ManagerReporting to: Lead Executive Head teacherContract: Permanent (52weeks)Salary : £40,000 - £50,000 paLocation:Across all school sites , primarily Harrow-based.School Sites: Harrow, Neasden, Twickenham, Kings Cross, St AlbansRole PurposeThe Local Authority Partnerships and School Placements Manager will oversee the referral, assessment, and placement coordination process across the group''s SEND schools. The role is designed to strengthen relationships with Local Authorities, improve referral conversion rates, support families through the admissions journey, and ensure a professional, responsive, and organised placements process from initial referral through to pupil transition. This is not a traditional sales role. The successful candidate will act as a trusted liaison between Local Authorities, families, and schools, ensuring that placements are handled efficiently, ethically, and in line with pupils'' needs and the schools'' specialist provision.Key ResponsibilitiesLocal Authority Relationship ManagementDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with SEND case officers, commissioning teams, SEN managers, and associated professionals across Local Authorities.Act as a primary point of contact for placement discussions and referral coordination.Attend Local Authority meetings, commissioning discussions, consultations, and networking events where appropriate.Build long-term strategic ..... full job details .....