Team Manager

Job Details

Salary: £47,181 - £52,413 per annum

Type of vacancy:
Permanent

Work pattern:
Full Time

Hours per week: 37

Work Base:
County Hall, West Bridgford, NG2 7QP

Working Arrangements:
Hybrid

Competency Framework:
Tier 5

Number of posts: 1

Interview date: 12/01/2026

Closing Date: 04 January 2026 23:55

Are you passionate about making a difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our Alternative Education and Short Breaks Brokerage Service.

As Team Manager, you will oversee a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. You will play a key role in service planning, staff development, budget management and statutory data returns, all while upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and customer service.

• Lead and motivate a team of frontline and professional staff to achieve service targets and deliver excellent outcomes.
• Resolve service delivery issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Supervise, support, and develop staff, fostering a culture of high performance and ambition.
• Manage and deploy assigned budgets, taking corrective action as needed.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Oversee the safe commissioning of services and ensure best value for money.
• Monitor and report on service performance, including statutory data returns.

You’ll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to delivering the best outcomes for children and families across Nottinghamshire. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.