Assistant Director - Commissioning

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 outcomes
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of programme delivery, governance, risks, dependencies and budgets
• Build strong partnerships across education, health, social care and the wider system to drive collaborative change
• Challenge existing approaches and embed sustainable improvements that enhance service quality and value for money
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary programme team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance
• Engage senior leaders, elected Members and frontline staff to secure commitment and deliver lasting improvements
• Ensure 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 desirable
• Strong strategic leadership, programme management and delivery expertise
• Experience of managing complex budgets, risks and competing priorities
• The ability to lead teams, challenge established practice and deliver measurable improvements
• Political awareness and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion