Assistant Director Transformation Disabilities

The client is seeking an experienced transformation leader for the role of Assistant Director Transformation
- Additional Needs & Disabilities. This position involves leading a high-profile improvement and transformation programme within Children's Services, managing a team of 17 programme and project professionals, and overseeing a significant transformation budget. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving system-wide change and improving outcomes for children, young people, and families across education, health, and social care sectors.

The Assistant Director Transformation
- Additional Needs & Disabilities will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic improvement priorities, supporting SEND reform, and ensuring financial sustainability. Key responsibilities include leading the delivery of a large-scale SEND transformation programme, driving cross-system change with various partners, providing strategic leadership across programme delivery and governance, and managing cost containment and demand management initiatives. The role also involves influencing executive leaders, members, and external stakeholders while overseeing senior programme teams.

Candidates for this role should have significant senior leadership experience in delivering complex transformation programmes within local government, education, health, or SEND services. A proven track record of leading large-scale change, extensive programme and project management expertise, and strong partnership working experience are essential. Exceptional communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills are required, with the ability to influence at the executive level.

The client values diversity and is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, supporting reasonable adjustments throughout the application and hiring process.