Bath & North East Somerset Council
Head of Education Capital and Sufficiency
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Head of Education Capital and Sufficiency
Head of Education Capital & Sufficiency - Bath & North East Somerset Council
At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we are committed to improving people’s lives.
Are you ready to work within a high-performing Local Authority Education Directorate? We are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Education Capital & Sufficiency.
This is a high-profile leadership position, responsible for ensuring the appropriate education provision is available at the right place and time for every child and young person.
About The Role
You will play a critical role in shaping the future of education across highly academised systems, working closely with:
- Education settings
- trusts
- dioceses
- regional stakeholders
- elected members
- central government bodies including the Department for Education (DfE)
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sufficiency Planning
- Lead the strategic planning process for education sufficiency across all phases (early years through to post-16) to ensure provision meets current and future demand.
- Education Capital Delivery
- Hold strategic responsibility for multi-million-pound capital projects, including mainstream and SEND provision.
- School Organisation & Planning
- Lead the Council’s approach to school expansions, new school openings, and reorganisation, ensuring statutory compliance and high educational standards.
- Admissions & Transport
- Act as the strategic lead for school admissions, contribute to oversight of home-to-school transport policy, and oversee commissioning activities.
- SEND Sufficiency & Inclusion
- Provide leadership for SEND sufficiency, ensuring local area improvement and readiness for ofsted inspections.
- Partnerships & Collaboration
- Foster strong working relationships with academy trusts, early years providers, colleges, and regional partners to achieve systemic education outcomes.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Develop and lead a high-performing team, while contributing to the strategic direction of the Education Directorate.
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About You
This senior-level leadership position requires you to:
- Demonstrate a track record of delivering complex strategic change in education or children’s services.
- Possess significant experience in:
- Strategic sufficiency planning and system leadership
- Understanding of the English education system, including SEND, admissions policies and statutory school obligations
- Experience working with elected members and central government, providing authoritative advice in complex environments.
- Ability to lead large-scale programmes, policy development, and capital investment projects.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities, particularly across multi-organisational boundaries.
- A commitment to driving inclusion, equity, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Hold or be equivalent to a relevant professional qualification in school estate planning, commissioning, or education planning.
Essential Professional Qualifications
A senior-level qualification or equivalent experience in estates planning, commissioning, or education planning is mandatory.
What We Offer
We provide a richly rewarding work environment to improve lives:
- Impactful Work – Help design new special schools and resource bases.
- Career Development – Professional growth opportunities to enhance skills and long-term career advancement.
- Supportive Environment – A team that prioritizes transparency, empowerment, and collaborative support.
Join us in our determination to transform the education landscape for children and young people with SEND in Bath & North East Somerset.
Application Process
If you are interested and require further details, kindly contact: Chris Wilford – Director of Education 📞 01225 477109 ✉ [Email not provided – contact suggested via standard corporate email address]
Provisional Interview Date: Monday 27 July 2026
⚠️ Important Note: "We reserve the right to close this advert early due to high demand. To ensure you are considered in time, apply immediately."
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Re-Employment Considerations for BANES Employees
Please note: Bath & North East Somerset Council operates a policy of prioritised consideration for staff currently on the at-risk redeployee register who express interest in this role. Meeting essential criteria grants them consideration ahead of external applicants.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council
We care deeply about fostering positive change in the lives of our residents. Our core values are closely tied to the well-being of local people, by way of excellence in public service delivery.
Our Vision
At Bath & North East Somerset Council, we are building a place people strive to live in.
Our dedicated values include:
- Empowering all aspects of community and realising passion projects supported by top-notch public service delivery.
- Fostering diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging across all our stakeholders.
Additional Opportunities
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Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): ✅ We firmly encourage applications from candidates representing diverse ethnicities, abilities, genders and backgrounds. Find out more about our EDI initiatives and mission: ![EDI link].
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Flexible Working Choices: Applications for job-sharing, part-time duties, or flexible working arrangements are welcomed and assessed according to business needs.
Disclaimer: This role is subject to disclosure checks completed prior to appointment. The Council is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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