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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.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Holly Murphy, Senior Manager Children’s Services via: holly.murphy@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Company: Westmorland and Furness Council

Salary: £51,356 to £52,413

Location: Cumbria / Various, Cumbria

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Education

Job Role: Manager