Location: Various Locations
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive when working collaboratively across complex systems to drive meaningful change? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to join us as SEND Partnership & Improvement Manager.
You will play a central role in strengthening the SEND Partnership across Westmorland and Furness. Working closely with senior leaders, partners, parent/carer representatives and external agencies, you will help shape strategy, champion best practice, and ensure we are well prepared for inspection and external review.
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual to help us develop and lead our SEND partnership, continuing our journey in improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families across our area.
Who we are looking for…
We’re looking for a confident, politically astute and systems‑minded professional. You’ll combine strategic thinking with the ability to work flexibly, manage competing demands, and drive forward improvement at pace.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Holly Murphy, Senior Manager Children’s Services via: holly.murphy@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 10/05/26
Interview date: 20/05/26 (Kendal)
We are currently operating in-person. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
