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Service Manager (Interim)
- easthampstead, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- Full time
- £83 - £101 Per Day
Job Description
Position: Service Manager (Interim)
Location: Time Square, Bracknell, RG12 1JD
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 21 September 2026 to 11 December 2026
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: £400.00 per day
Job Reference: (phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service both operationally and strategically.
- Provide effective leadership and stability during the maternity cover period.
- Oversee statutory SEND functions and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and requirements.
- Drive continuous service improvement and support the ongoing development of the SEND service.
- Lead service development, performance management and improvement activity.
- Ensure the service is prepared for Ofsted and CQC inspections.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships across council teams, services and partner organisations.
- Support the delivery of high-quality statutory SEND services and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
- Significant, demonstrable experience of leading a statutory SEND service.
- At least two years' experience in a comparable leadership role within a local authority.
- Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory requirements.
- Proven experience managing statutory SEND functions.A strong track record of service improvement and development.
- Experience of performance management and inspection readiness, including Ofsted and CQC.
- Strong leadership and partnership-working skills.
- Ability to work strategically while maintaining effective operational oversight.
Nice-to-Have Requirements
- Experience providing leadership during a period of organisational change or service improvement.
- Experience working across multiple council services and external partner organisations.
- Previous experience delivering SEND improvement programmes within a local authority.
Additional Information
- This is an established leadership position within Bracknell Forest Borough Council.
- Office attendance is required 1 2 days per week .
- Candidates should be available to start as soon as possible .
- The selection process will involve CV review and interview .
- The expected dress code is smart casual .