About this role
Assistant Director of Transformation – Additional Needs & Disabilities
We are working with a Local Authority who is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive the transformation of services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
As Assistant Director of Transformation, you will lead a major transformation programme, delivering the AND Strategy, the Local Area SEND Inspection Improvement Plan and the Safety Valve Agreement.
Key responsibilities
Lead the delivery of the AND transformation programme, ensuring clear plans, milestones and measurable outcomesProvide strategic leadership and oversight of programme delivery, governance, risks, dependencies and budgetsBuild strong partnerships across education, health, social care and the wider system to drive collaborative changeChallenge existing approaches and embed sustainable improvements that enhance service quality and value for moneyLead and develop a multidisciplinary programme team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performanceEngage senior leaders, elected Members and frontline staff to secure commitment and deliver lasting improvementsEnsure effective financial management, statutory compliance and inclusive service design
Key Requirements:
Knowledge and experience of SEND and the education, health and social care sectors would be highly desirableStrong strategic leadership, programme management and delivery expertiseExperience of managing complex budgets, risks and competing prioritiesThe ability to lead teams, challenge established practice and deliver measurable improvementsPolitical awareness and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion