SEND Commissioning Manager
London
£52000.00 - £52194.00 per annum
Education
- Tabby Summerfield
- Practice Delivery Director
SEND Commissioning Manager
London Local Authority – 2 Days Onsite per Week
12‑Month Fixed Term Contract – January Start
£52,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEND Commissioning Manager to support a London local authority as they deliver key elements of their SEND Improvement Plan.
About the Role
You will play a central role in shaping and strengthening the authority’s SEND commissioning strategy, with an initial focus on reviewing the current SEND therapies offer (inc. Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy). Working in close partnership with the SEND service, you’ll be driving initiatives across Alternative Provision and the High Needs Block.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the review and development of the SEND therapies offer.
- Analyse a range of data, including demographic and demand data, to inform commissioning decisions.
- Develop and write the local Autism Strategy.
- Support the development of the Joint Commissioning Strategy across education, health and social care.
- Work collaboratively with key partners, including Health, Social Care, and the ICB.
- Lead on commissioning projects and service development initiatives.
- Evaluate tenders and support procurement processes.
- Undertake internal service reviews to support potential restructuring.
- Work closely with the Parent Carer Forum to ensure co‑production and lived experience inform decision‑making.
- Produce high‑quality reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior leaders.
- Oversee contract management for relevant services.
- Please note: this role has no line management responsibilities.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Strong experience in SEND commissioning within a local authority or ICB, including knowledge of the end-to-end commissioning cycle.
- Confidence in analysing and interpreting complex data.
- Excellent partnership‑working skills across multi‑agency environments.
- A track record of leading projects and delivering strategic improvements.
- Clear, concise report‑writing and communication skills.
