Senior Manager, Alternative Provision

Lake Champlain Chamber

. Lead the strategic delivery of Alternative Provision, Education Medical Needs and Elective Home Education services .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePreston • United KingdomSenior💰 £66,336 - £72,150 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in Alternative Provision, Education Medical Needs, and Elective Home Education services, with a strong focus on quality assurance, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Capable of developing integrated inclusion pathways and influencing policy decisions to drive service improvement and positive outcomes for children and families.

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Strategic LeadershipQuality AssuranceStakeholder EngagementIntegrated Inclusion PathwaysLegislation Expertise

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Hard Skills

Strategic Business PlanningPerformance MonitoringData Systems ManagementCommissioningService Evaluation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipDecision-MakingCommunicationInfluencing

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS Disclosure

Industry Keywords

Alternative ProvisionEducation Medical NeedsElective Home EducationSENDChild Missing Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic delivery of Alternative Provision, Education Medical Needs and Elective Home Education services
Provide operational and strategic support to the Inclusion Service
Line-manage elective home education, alternative provision and education medical service leads
Provide expert advice, intelligence and insight to inform decision-making and manage risk
Oversee quality assurance, commissioning, performance and data systems to drive service improvement
Develop integrated inclusion pathways across Alternative Provision, SEND, Early Help and Social Care services
Lead teams and partnerships to deliver service objectives, transformation and positive outcomes for children and families
Influence policy, funding and investment decisions and oversee significant service budgets
Develop and implement strategic business plans and lead ambitious service objectives
Collaborate with partners on innovative multi-agency initiatives
Establish systems for accurate data collection, statutory compliance, performance monitoring and service evaluation
Engage stakeholders, maintain partnerships and undertake political engagement responsibilities
Prepare and deliver briefings on areas within remit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience and capability to provide strategic leadership for Alternative Provision, Education Medical Needs and Elective Home Education services
Expertise in legislation relating to SEND, Child Missing Education, Elective Home Education and Section 19 of the Education Act 1996
Ability to provide expert advice, intelligence and insight to inform decision-making and manage risk
Experience overseeing quality assurance, commissioning, performance and data systems
Ability to develop integrated inclusion pathways across Alternative Provision, SEND, Early Help and Social Care services
Ability to lead high-performing teams and partnerships
Ability to influence decision-makers and engage effectively with stakeholders at senior levels
Ability to prepare and deliver high-quality briefings
Commitment to continuous professional development, statutory compliance, performance monitoring and service evaluation
DBS disclosure required if successful
Must not require international sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

A range of benefits offered by Lancashire County Council, with details available on the LCC Vacancies website
Permanent, full-time employment
Professional development and staff support opportunities
Opportunity to shape the future of local government and help build a strong new organisation