12/10/2026
🚨 SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead 🚨
📍 Bromley, Kent + South East England
💷 £65,000 - £72,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEND Schools Commissioning & Delivery Lead to oversee the development of new SEN educational facilities and manage all pre-opening activities.
Our client already has the buildings in place, so you’ll guide projects from early planning through to operational mobilisation, bridging educational strategy, infrastructure and pupil placement.
🌟 Key Responsibilities
✅ Lead project delivery across planning, design, regulatory submissions and mobilisation
✅ Coordinate feasibility studies, timelines, risk logs and delivery plans
✅ Work with architects, contractors, local authorities and internal teams
✅ Develop operational frameworks, staffing models, policies and systems
✅ Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations
✅ Prepare project documentation, progress reports and readiness assessments
✅ Support pre-opening activities and ensure schools are operationally ready
✅ Deliver projects on time, within scope and to required quality standards
🎯 What We're Looking For
✔ Previous commissioning and project delivery experience within education, SEND or children's services
✔ Experience delivering complex projects in education, SEN, social care or related fields
✔ Strong understanding of SEND legislation, commissioning and regulatory processes
✔ Knowledge of Ofsted requirements
✔ Excellent project management and organisational skills
✔ Confident working with multi-agency partners and senior stakeholders
✔ Proactive, solutions-focused approach
✔ Commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice
🎁 What's on Offer?
💷 £65,000 - £72,000 DOE
🕐 Permanent, full-time — 40 hours per week
🌴 25 days holiday + bank holidays
🛡️ Enhanced DBS paid for*
💼 Contributory Pension Scheme
📈 Discretionary Company Bonus
💷 Annual Salary Review
🤝 Refer a Friend Scheme — up to £500*
💙 Blue Light Card
🎉 Team Appreciation Days
If you're an experienced SEND commissioning and delivery professional looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape new specialist educational settings, we'd love to hear from you.
📞 0121 638 0567
📧 [email protected]
