Service Manager (SEND)

Partnership Service Manager (SEND Reform) Location: Birmingham / West Midlands (Hybrid Working) Contract: 12-18 Months Rate: £400-£600 per day Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Partnership Service Manager to play a key role in delivering a high-profile SEND transformation programme within one of the UK''s largest local authority areas. This is an exciting opportunity to support the implementation of national SEND reforms, working across education, health and wider partner organisations to improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The role will provide direct support to senior leadership, helping to coordinate partnership activity, oversee governance arrangements, drive programme delivery and ensure effective collaboration across a complex stakeholder landscape. The Role Working within a fast-paced and high-profile environment, you will: Support and deputise for the Director during the delivery of SEND reform programmes. Coordinate activity arising from SEND Board meetings, including reporting, governance and action tracking. Build and maintain strong relationships across education, health and local authority partners. Work closely with mainstream and specialist schools, parent and carer forums, and wider stakeholders. Support the implementation of key transformation initiatives, including the rollout of new delivery models across Birmingham''s 10 districts. Facilitate partnership discussions, resolve challenges ..... full job details .....