Operational Service Manager - SEND Assessment & Placement

Adecco
Havering-Atte-Bower, Greater London

Job Title: Operational Service Manager - SEND Assessment & Placement

Location: Havering

Contract Type: Temporary

Rate: 450 umbrella day rate - with slight room for negotiation

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Join our client's dynamic team as an Operational Service Manager for SEND Assessment & Placement!

About the Role:
As the Operational Service Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the statutory EHCP process. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring that children and young people are placed in suitable settings that promote their development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the EHCP process from assessment to placement, ensuring adherence to statutory guidelines.
  • Supervise Team Leads and Case Officers, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Lead weekly SEND resource panels, ensuring high-quality decision-making.
  • Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to amplify the voices of children and their families.

What We're Looking For:

  • A recognised qualification in education or law, or equivalent experience in statutory SEND processes.
  • Proven leadership experience in a service with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A knack for analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
  • Enjoy the opportunity to make a tangible impact in the community.
  • Work in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth.

If you're ready to lead and inspire, apply now and help shape the future for children and young people with SEND!

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Embrace the challenge and be the change!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Posted 2026-04-18

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