Service Manager (Interim)

Position: Service Manager (Interim)
Location: Time Square, Bracknell, RG12 1JD
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 21 September 2026 to 11 December 2026
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Pay Rate: £400.00 per day
Job Reference: (phone number removed)

• Lead the statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service both operationally and strategically.
• Provide effective leadership and stability during the maternity cover period.
• Oversee statutory SEND functions and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and requirements.
• Drive continuous service improvement and support the ongoing development of the SEND service.
• Lead service development, performance management and improvement activity.
• Ensure the service is prepared for Ofsted and CQC inspections.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships across council teams, services and partner organisations.
• Support the delivery of high-quality statutory SEND services and positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Significant, demonstrable experience of leading a statutory SEND service.
• At least two years' experience in a comparable leadership role within a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven experience managing statutory SEND functions.
• A strong track record of service improvement and development.
• Experience of performance management and inspection readiness, including Ofsted and CQC.
• Strong leadership and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to work strategically while maintaining effective operational oversight.

• Experience providing leadership during a period of organisational change or service improvement.
• Experience working across multiple council services and external partner organisations.
• Previous experience delivering SEND improvement programmes within a local authority.

• This is an established leadership position within Bracknell Forest Borough Council.
• Office attendance is required 1–2 days per week.
• Candidates should be available to start as soon as possible.
• The selection process will involve CV review and interview.
• The expected dress code is smart casual.