SEND Funding & Specialist Places Client Lead

12-month contract - Hybrid Southwest England

£550 Per Day Umbrella

Are you passionate about making a real impact in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision? We are seeking a driven SEND Funding & Specialist Places Client Led to lead transformative change in how specialist SEND places are delivered and funded.

In this role, you will work with schools and multi-academy trusts to create new SEND placements, streamline funding processes, and improve the overall financial governance of SEND provisions. You'll manage relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring funding agreements, timelines, and high-quality education standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and improve SEND funding processes
• Develop new SEND places in collaboration with schools/MATs
• Negotiate and manage funding agreements and delivery timelines
• Identify and address weaknesses in financial management systems
• Ensure SEND placements meet quality and regulatory standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, parents, and internal teams
• Lead projects to deliver non-capital aspects of school place planning

Key Person Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading SEND funding changes and financial system improvements
• Strong knowledge of SEND statutory responsibilities and school place planning
• Expertise in negotiating and delivering SEND school places with schools/MATs
• Senior leadership experience in a local authority or similar setting
• Skilled in managing complex educational capital programmes
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong relationship-building abilities across diverse stakeholders

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 Pierce.