Alternative Provision Operational Lead

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Swindon - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 67 - 67

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

5-6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced Alternative Provision Operational Lead (Interim) to oversee the design development and delivery of a range of Alternative Provision (AP) workstreams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving outcomes for children young people and families across Swindon ensuring all AP services deliver excellent value for money and align with both local priorities and national reforms under the DfE SEND and Alternative Provision Change Programme.

This temporary role runs for 121 days starting on 1 December 2025 based at Civic Campus Euclid Street Swindon.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Lead and coordinate the design development and implementation of Alternative Provision projects and services.

Work collaboratively with Education Services Childrens Services and other key partners to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement.

Ensure all workstreams meet statutory requirements and align with DfE reforms and local priorities.

Monitor performance evaluate outcomes and provide regular progress reports to senior management.

Manage project resources efficiently to ensure services are cost-effective and high-quality.

Provide leadership and professional expertise across education and inclusion services ensuring consistency and best practice.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience leading Alternative Provision SEND or Education Service transformation projects.

Strong understanding of DfE SEND and Alternative Provision reforms and related statutory frameworks.

Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience managing cross-functional teams and multi-agency partnerships.

Ability to analyse data and translate insights into service improvements.

Strong communication leadership and organisational abilities.

Enhanced DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK.

Minimum of 5 years relevant work history and professional references.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 21/11/2025.

Full-time role: 35 hours/week.

Documents required: CV Enhanced DBS 5-year references Confidentiality Agreement (upon offer).

Required Skills:

Proven experience leading Alternative Provision SEND or Education Service transformation projects. Strong understanding of DfE SEND and Alternative Provision reforms and related statutory frameworks. Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience managing cross-functional teams and multi-agency partnerships. Ability to analyse data and translate insights into service improvements. Strong communication leadership and organisational abilities. Enhanced DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK. Minimum of 5 years relevant work history and professional references.

5-6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced Alternative Provision Operational Lead (Interim) to oversee the design development and delivery of a range of Alternative Provision (AP) workstreams. The successful candidate will play a key rol...