Interim Assistant Director Transformation – SEND

Local Authority
England, United Kingdom
Hackney

Starfish Search are supporting a local authority in the South of England on the appointment of an Interim Assistant Director of Transformation – SEND.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of the council’s SEND transformation programme.
  • Drive service improvement to enhance outcomes for children, young people and families.
  • Oversee programme plans, budgets, risks and delivery milestones.
  • Work with senior leaders and partners across education, health and children’s services.
  • Support financial sustainability and cost containment within the High Needs Block.
  • Engage stakeholders to drive change and embed new ways of working.

About you

  • Significant experience leading complex transformation programmes.
  • Strong programme management and service improvement experience.
  • Confident working with senior stakeholders and external partners.
  • Experience delivering financial efficiencies and organisational change.
  • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • SEND, children’s services and local government experience would be highly desirable.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to emily.hughes@starfishsearch.com.