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Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 352 - 450 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Somerset
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Interim Senior Commissioning Manager - SEND
Hybrid | Southwest England Local Authority
£450 per day (umbrella)
Full-time | 6-month contract (initially)
We're currently supporting a Southwest England Local Authority on the recruitment of an Interim Senior Commissioning Manager to play a key role in a specialist SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) project.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead on the commissioning of SEND services across the local area, with a focus on outcomes, quality, and value for money.
Support delivery of the authority's SEND improvement programme, working closely with education, health, and social care partners.
Contribute to and implement commissioning strategies and market development plans that meet statutory responsibilities.
Provide leadership and challenge within the commissioning cycle - from needs analysis to service design, procurement, and contract management.
Build strong working relationships with internal teams, providers, families, and external stakeholders to ensure co-production and accountability.Requirements:
Proven experience in a senior commissioning role within children's services - ideally with a focus on SEND.
Sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, relevant legislation, and inspection frameworks (e.g. Ofsted/CQC).
Strong project management and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex systems.
Confident working in a hybrid setting, with occasional on-site presence in Southwest England.
Ability to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman PierceBefore You Apply
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