Job reference REQ00000019894 • Date posted 19/04/2026 • Application closing date 10/05/2026 • Location Various Locations • Salary 51,356 to 52,413 • Contractual hours 37 • Basis Full time
About this opportunity
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive when working collaboratively across complex systems to drive meaningful change? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to join us as SEND Partnership & Improvement Manager.
You will play a central role in strengthening the SEND Partnership across Westmorland and Furness. Working closely with senior leaders, partners, parent/carer representatives and external agencies, you will help shape strategy, champion best practice, and ensure we are well prepared for inspection and external review.
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual to help us develop and lead our SEND partnership, continuing our journey in improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families across our area.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for a confident, politically astute and systems‑minded professional. You’ll combine strategic thinking with the ability to work flexibly, manage competing demands, and drive forward improvement at pace.
Benefits
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other perks and discount schemes.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old that meet the essential criteria for the role.
For further information about this role, responsibilities, and essential criteria, please view the associated attachments.
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