Senior Programme Manager

This permanent role has a starting salary of £73,317 to £80,576 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We have a great opportunity to join our AND (Additional Needs and Disabilities) Transformation Team as a Senior Programme Manager. This role will be working on SEND Reform and the Experts at Hand programme.

We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average and support working from home the rest of the time.

Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About Us

Our guiding principle, 'No One Left Behind', is at the heart of everything we do in Surrey. It shapes our priority objectives and the way we deliver services. The Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate is committed to investing in internal transformation teams. This team is crucial in driving high-impact changes for children with Additional Needs and Disabilities (AND) in Surrey.

The team will spearhead various projects aimed at improving service delivery and efficiency, ensuring we stay true to our guiding principle.

The transformation team is dedicated to shaping, driving, and facilitating sustainable change and improvement for children in Surrey. By partnering with, challenging, and supporting our stakeholders, we strive to achieve better outcomes for children and young people, against a challenging financial context.

We are looking for transformation professionals with programme management experience in Additional Needs and Disabilities, to lead our programme of work focussing on the implementation of our SEND Reform plan and associated Experts at Hand programme.

Our Additional Needs and Disabilities Transformation Team work directly with service leads and operational teams both within Surrey County Council Education and Lifelong Learning but also across our partners including health commissioners and providers, education settings and the voluntary and community sector.

About the Role

As a Senior Programme Manager for AND, you'll be part of a dynamic team where you'll lead strategic transformation initiatives that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Your expertise and understanding of the Additional Needs and Disabilities legislative context, SEND Reform landscape, and of key stakeholders will be crucial in shaping and driving our programme activities.

You'll collaborate with colleagues across the council, including programme Senior Responsible Owners, relevant Board members, and wider system stakeholders, ensuring our activities are well-informed and aligned with the council's long-term strategic vision. You will also be required to attend Board meetings to provide strategic updates.

You'll oversee and manage substantial resource including staff supporting with programme related activities. You will ensure that effective project and programme governance is in place, so that if challenges arise, you'll be well positioned to take appropriate corrective actions to resolve issues, maintain progress and ensure successful outcomes are achieved.

This role requires agility, flexibility, and the ability to embed yourself quickly and credibly into new and often complex areas of work involving multiple and varied…