ROLE: SEND Travel Enablement Manager (Transport)
LOCATION: Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working)
SALARY: £46,731 - £49,764 per annum
CLOSING DATE: 11th July | Interviews: 23rd July
Panoramic Associates is proud to be working in retained partnership with Gloucestershire County Council to support the appointment of an experienced SEND Travel Enablement Manager to lead a dedicated team that plays a vital role in supporting over 2,000 children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the county.
Responsibilities of the Role:
* Lead the management and development of a team delivering travel arrangements for children and young people with SEND.
* Oversee statutory eligibility assessments and commissioning processes, ensuring services meet legal requirements and individual needs.
* Develop and embed an independent travel training offer to build confidence and long-term independence for young people.
* Provide high-quality and differentiated advice and guidance to parents and carers, ensuring clear communication and engagement with service changes.
* Advise senior leaders, elected members and external bodies on SEND transport law, codes of practice, and local policy.
* Collaborate with internal and external partners, including schools and transport providers, to design creative, cost-effective, and needs-led transport solutions.
* Ensure services are performance-managed, continuously improved and offer measurable outcomes for children and young people.
* Manage and monitor delegated budgets, ensuring effective use of resources and best value.
* Lead on resolving disputes, challenging unfair practice, and updating policy and procedures where required.
To be successful in the role you will have:
* Proven experience of managing SEND transport, transport planning or public service delivery within a Local Authority or public sector environment.
* Significant level of knowledge of commissioning and procurement processes - including contract compliance.
* Knowledge of national Children's Policies & the legislative framework and how they contribute to local service developments.
* Implementation, monitoring and review of operational business plans and strategies for service improvement
* Previous experience of managing a team or supporting the management of a team.
If you are an experienced manager with a background in SEND services, transport planning, or public service delivery-and you are ready to take on a role that combines strategic leadership with meaningful impact-we would love to hear from you.
Interested?
Apply via the advert to start a conversation or reach out directly to Rashani Johnson at Panoramic Associate for more information.