Job Overview
Knowsley Council is an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Knowsley Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Service Manager to lead our Statutory SEND Services and Transport.
Responsibilities
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across statutory EHCP processes, SEND sufficiency and commissioning, mainstream top‑up funding, Preparation for Adulthood and SEND employment pathways, and education and social care transport.
This senior role includes oversight of significant budgets (circa £40m), inspection readiness, governance and service transformation, ensuring high‑quality, lawful and person‑centred SEND services.
Qualifications
We are looking for a proven SEND leader with strong statutory knowledge, commissioning and financial management experience, and the ability to influence at senior level within a political environment.
Benefits
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part‑time. You will be required to work from the office along with your teams on a hybrid basis.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.
Salary
* £61,863 - £67,476 per year
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