Operations Manager - Send Occ614169

As SEND Operations Manager you will be leading the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) team, overseeing statutory responsibilities for young people aged 0-25 with EHCPs, ensuring compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014. In this role, you will ensure that children, young people and their families are listened to whilst contributing to the development and provision of services to support them. It is important that co-production is embedded throughout the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process, and this will be a key focus for this role. In addition, you will collaborate with stakeholders to enhance engagement in education and contribute to specialist place planning.
You will provide strategic oversight of Tribunal case management, maintain strong partnerships with local schools and organisations, and lead on the teams readiness for inspections. Your responsibilities will also include project management, performance monitoring, political engagement, budget accountability, and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.