SEND And Inclusion Advisory Service Manager

About Us

Together, we’re the moment makers and we’re focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you’ll look around and say, “I make a difference”. Because we’re all creating lasting change to people’s lives in Oxfordshire.

Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future. Everyday, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire by providing children and young people with the best possible education.

About Us

Lead inclusive practice. Shape confident schools. Improve outcomes for children with SEND.

Together, we’re the moment makers and we’re focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you’ll look around and say, “I make a difference”. Because we’re all creating lasting change to people’s lives in Oxfordshire.

Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future. Everyday, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire by providing children and young people with the best possible education.

Everyday you’ll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We’re not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.

We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself – while raising the bar for the future of Education.

Are you in?

About the Role

Interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 21st May 2026.

The SEND and Inclusion Advisory Teams sit within the Children, Education and Families Directorate at Oxfordshire County Council and play a central role in delivering the council’s ambition to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The service provides expert leadership and support across the system, driving inclusive practice and educational excellence so that all children and young people with SEND can attend, participate and succeed.

The SEND and Inclusion Advisory Manager is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for leading a skilled multidisciplinary team and delivering high‑impact services across Oxfordshire. You will oversee complex and innovative programmes aligned to the council’s long‑term vision, ensuring services are high‑quality, efficient and responsive to changing needs. With responsibility for operational planning, workforce development and budget management, you will champion service quality and assurance, make decisions within the scheme of delegation, and work closely with senior leaders and partners to influence the strategic direction of SEND and Inclusion and deliver against Oxfordshire’s corporate priorities

About you

You are an experienced and values‑driven leader with deep expertise in SEND and inclusive practice, particularly across communication and interaction, cognition and learning, and social, emotional and mental health. You bring a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex services and budgets, and working confidently with schools, partners and senior stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. You are skilled at balancing operational delivery with strategic thinking, champion early identification and intervention, and are committed to co‑production, service quality and inclusive leadership. You thrive in a system‑leadership role, are comfortable leading through change, and share our ambition to ensure children and young people with SEND can attend, participate and succeed in education.