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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

SEND Relationship Manager

Grade 6 - £49,498 - £61,269 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Permanent

Full-time, 36.5 hours per week (hybrid working)

Do you want to work within a team that is passionate about making a difference for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families? Birmingham’s SEND and Inclusion services (part of the Children and Families Directorate) are growing as part of the council’s long-term commitment to children and young people to improve their lives and support their families. More than 150 permanent roles have been created and we are looking for outstanding people to join us and deliver meaningful impact in this priority area. 

As the Relationship Manager for the SEND and Inclusion Team, you will report directly to our inspirational Director for SEND and Inclusion.  You will be responsible for delivering, enhancing, leading and monitoring the processes that support excellent service delivery of the Directorate teams in Birmingham. You will be a key part of the Director’s leadership team, representing the department/council with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a high profile, challenging position.  You will be responsible for ensuring the required support from central council teams is in place so that the directorate can plan and manage resources effectively.  You will be accountable for the below and have a genuine chance to use your talents to evolve the role and cultivate with the Director how things can be delivered across the SEND and Inclusion Directorate.

• clear financial reporting to and from the directorate; 
• managing HR matters (including recruitment); 
• arrangements with the legal department; 
• supporting communications from the directorate; links with procurement/commissioning;
• working effectively with the data team(s) across Birmingham;
• managing the governance arrangements and ensuring the Director is kept up to date on any challenges and risks;
• ensuring the Director is supported and challenged to maintain improvements for the work the department is responsible for.

You will line manage a diverse team of five FTE with four different roles that support our delivery teams. You will be responsible for ensuring that the Director and service leaders have the support required so they can improve outcomes for children and young people. 

You will be an exceptional communicator, with meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless focus on supporting service improvement and quality.  As a highly organised leader, you will be used to working to deadlines and be adept at managing a number of different priorities simultaneously. You will thrive in a role that requires you to work effectively with multiple stakeholders offering different services and in supporting strategic and operational leaders. To be part of this dynamic team and to play your part in the improvements we are delivering for Birmingham families, please get in touch.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Helen Ellis, Director for SEND and Inclusion (helen.Ellis@birmingham.gov.uk). Between the 19^th and 23^rd August please contact Bob Harrison (bob.harrison@birmingham.gov.uk).

If you have previously been interviewed for this role please do not re-apply.

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Closing date  Tuesday 10th September 2024 at 23.59.

Interviews for this post will take place in-person.  Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information.

Ref: BCC1793

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

1793 - Relationship Manager JDPS.pdf