Job Description

SEND Commissioning & Brokerage officer

5 months Interim Contract

£350 p/d per day (Via Umbrella)

Inside IR35, Full Time

London – Local Authority (Hybrid)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Commissioning & Brokerage Officer to join a London Borough and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality, cost-effective services for children and

Key Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and review commissioned services for SEND, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and legal frameworks.

Source and negotiate placements and packages of support, ensuring that the needs of children and young people are met in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Provider Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with service providers, ensuring compliance with contracts and quality standards.

Collaborate with families, schools, health professionals, and other partners to co-produce solutions that meet individual needs.

Track service performance, gather feedback, and produce reports to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.

Budget Management: Work within allocated budgets, identifying opportunities for efficiency while maintaining service quality. 

Key Skills and Experience:

Experience in a commissioning, contract management, or procurement role, ideally within the SEND, education, or health sectors.

Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, policies, and best practice within the UK.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.

Proven ability to manage budgets, analyse data, and assess the effectiveness of services.

A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to the evolving needs of service users.

Strong commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Alternatively, if our roles are more relevant to a friend or colleague, please know that we offer a senior referral scheme that rewards you upon the successful placement of the candidate, so it’s worthwhile getting in contact.

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