SEND Transformation Lead

Bromley, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/05/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors. In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions. Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The SENDTransformation Lead will play a key role in driving and embeddingtransformation change across SEND services, with a primary focus onstabilising and improving the restructured Statutory SEND Teams.
• The role willprovide operational leadership and change management expertise to ensure newstructures, processes, and ways of working are effectively implemented,resulting in sustainable improvements in performance, quality, and outcomes forchildren and young people with SEND.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Lead and support the implementation of restructuredStatutory SEND Teams.
• Ensure roles, responsibilities, workflows, and interfacesare clearly defined, communicated, and embedded.
• Provide hands-on leadership during periods of change,supporting teams to transition effectively.
• Act as a central coordination point between statutory teams,senior leaders, and partner organisations.
• Review, develop, and implement policies, standard operatingprocedures (SOPs), and guidance to ensure compliance with statutory duties.
• Embed robust EHCP quality assurance processes to driveimprovements in consistency, quality, and timeliness.
• Provide expert advice on complex EHCP and statutorycasework, using insight to strengthen practice and processes.

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience working within SEND services, with astrong understanding of statutory processes.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree-levelqualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence ofcontinued professional development.

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS, United Kingdom
• Work pattern - 2 days in the office per week
• We work on bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 18 th May 2026.

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