SEND Strategic Commissioner

Interim SEND Strategic Commissioner

Location: East London, hybrid working

Length: 6-12 Months

An exciting position has arisen for a SEND Strategic Commissioner role for a London local authority. The role will involve developing a SEND commissioning strategy focusing on the non-maintained and independent sector (NMIS), where it will provide an analysis of current use, quality and cost of provision and placements.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim SEND Strategic Commissioner:

• Undertake a market analysis of the national, regional and local markets of NMIS provision
• Drive the commissioning cycle which will be evidence based, proactive and co-produced with colleagues, parents, carers and children and young people
• Develop plans to implement an evidence-based commissioning strategy
• Work with colleagues to deliver the three key work streams of the DBV programme to avoid cost and rebalance spend across the dedicated school grant – high needs block
• Work closely with colleagues across the council and the SEND local area partnership to effect change in commissioning practice and improve outcomes for C&YP
• Lead on SEND commissioning of the NMIS, working with colleagues to improve the outcomes for C&YP
• Streamline and improve performance, ensuring that strategy and plans develop 
• Meet targets and objectives set by the council and the SEND Local Partnership
• Provide regular reports as requested, presenting any findings, updates and recommendations for change and service improvement

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim SEND Strategic Commissioner:

• Experience and knowledge of strategic development, commissioning and change
• Knowledge and prior experience in commissioning with a SEND focus
• Previous in leading and managing successful programmes in a local authority and local area partnerships

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Dan Williams on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to d.williams@venngroup.com

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