Interim SEND Transformation Lead
(Statutory Services | Implementation & Change)
£526 PD Umbrella
3 Month Contract with Potential for Extension

We’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on SEND Transformation Lead to drive meaningful, lasting improvement across statutory SEND services. This is a high-impact role where you’ll take the lead in embedding new ways of working, strengthening performance, and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

What you’ll be doing
*Take the lead in implementing and embedding newly restructured SEND teams, ensuring clarity, consistency, and confidence across roles and workflows
*Support managers and frontline staff through change, helping teams adapt quickly and effectively
*Act as the key link across teams and leadership, keeping transformation activity aligned and on track
*Review and refine policies, procedures, and operating models to drive consistency and compliance
*Strengthening quality assurance across EHCP processes, improving decision-making, timeliness, and outcomes
*Provide expert guidance on complex statutory casework, turning insight into service improvement
*Use data intelligently to identify challenges, track progress, and drive performance
*Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
*Tackle barriers head-on, using practical problem-solving to keep transformation moving
*Contribute to wider SEND improvement activity, including inspection readiness and service development
What you’ll bring
*Strong experience within SEND services, with deep knowledge of statutory processes
*A proven track record of leading or supporting service transformation and restructure
*Confidence in managing change in complex environments — and making it stick
*Solid understanding of SEND legislation and statutory responsibilities
*Experience developing and embedding policies, processes, and quality frameworks
*Ability to turn data into action and drive measurable improvement
*Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels
*A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving ability
Bonus if you have
*Experience improving EHCP processes or annual reviews
*Knowledge of inspection frameworks and service standards
*Background in collaborative service design or co-production
*Project or programme management experience
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.