SEND Reforms Programme & Transformation Lead – London

SEND Reforms Programme & Transformation Lead
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham
Rate: £550 per day
Working Pattern: Hybrid
We are currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Reforms Programme & Transformation Lead to provide strategic leadership and delivery oversight of the Experts at Hand (EAH) Programme within Hammersmith & Fulham.
This is a key transformation role focused on implementing a locality-based, multi-agency SEND support model that promotes early intervention, inclusion and improved outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, coordination and delivery oversight of the Experts at Hand Programme.
• Lead the implementation of a locality-based, multi-agency model for SEND support.
• Drive a preventative and intelligence-led approach to identifying and responding to SEND needs.
• Lead system-wide collaboration across education, health and Local Authority partners.
• Work closely with Family Hubs, Early Help and commissioning teams to ensure the SEND model aligns with wider strategic priorities.
• Develop and embed sustainable ways of working that ensure specialist expertise is available at the point of need.
• Oversee programme delivery, ensuring milestones, outcomes and transformation objectives are achieved.
• Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and partner organisations across the SEND system.
• Support cultural and operational change across partner agencies to strengthen inclusion and early intervention.
• Use data, intelligence and stakeholder insight to inform programme development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the programme supports improved experiences and outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s Plan, values and behaviours.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading SEND transformation, reform or improvement programmes.
• Strong understanding of the SEND system and the needs of children and young people with SEND.
• Proven experience working strategically across education, health and Local Authority services.
• Experience leading complex, multi-agency programmes and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of early intervention, inclusion, Early Help and preventative approaches.
• Excellent programme management, strategic leadership and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to drive change across complex systems and translate strategy into practical delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use intelligence and data to inform decision-making.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.