Senior Programme Manager (SEND Reforms)


Company:	Bedford Borough Council
Salary:	£60,420 to £64,183 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bedford , MK42 9AP
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Bedford Borough is delivering an ambitious SEND transformation programme, bringing together education, health and care partners to improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Working with senior leaders across education, health and care, you will lead complex workstreams, manage delivery, risks and dependencies, provide challenge and quality assurance, and use data to monitor impact. You will lead a programme team, work with external partners and ensure delivery aligns with government requirements and the SEND Strategy.

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