Calderdale Council
SEND Experts At Hand Programme Manager
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Post Ref: CC975
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This is a great opportunity to position the role as a high-profile transformation and system leadership post.
We're looking for an exceptional Programme Manager to lead the delivery of Calderdale's innovative Experts At Hand programme, a key part of the Government's SEND reform agenda.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how education, health and care services work together to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Working across Calderdale Council, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, schools, early years settings, colleges, voluntary organisations and families, you will drive the development and implementation of a sustainable model that strengthens inclusion and provides earlier support for children and young people.
About the Role
As the senior operational lead for the programme, you will:
- Lead the delivery of Calderdale's Experts At Hand programme.
- Bring together partners across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector.
- Manage a programme budget of approximately £2 million.
- Develop governance, performance management and evaluation arrangements.
- Drive system-wide change to improve inclusion and support in mainstream settings.
- Champion co-production with children, young people and families.
- Report to senior leaders, partnership boards and national stakeholders.
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About You
We're looking for someone with:
- Significant programme or project management experience.
- A proven track record of delivering complex multi-agency transformation programmes.
- Strong leadership, influencing and partnership-building skills.
- Knowledge of SEND, inclusion, education, health or public service transformation.
- Experience managing substantial budgets and resources.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
Why Calderdale?
This is an opportunity to lead one of Calderdale's most significant transformation programmes, helping create a more inclusive system where children and young people receive the right support at the right time.
You'll join a collaborative partnership committed to innovation, inclusion and improving lives, while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and the chance to make a lasting impact across the borough.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact emma.ingham@calderdale.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date
Thursday 27th August 2026
Interview Date
Tuesday 8th September 2026
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Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
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