The Role This is a pivotal position within a statutory, multi-professional environment. You will provide day-to-day management and strategic leadership to a team of 12 SEND Case Officers, fostering a high-performance culture where staff feel supported to thrive and progress. Your focus will be a blend of: People Leadership: Mentoring and developing a talented team of Case Officers. Process Management: Navigating the 0-25 statutory framework to meet national targets and legal milestones. Partnership Working: Building honest, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across health, education, and social care sectors. About You We are looking for an optimistic, creative problem-solver who isn''t afraid to work within the system to transform it. To be successful, you will need: Proven Leadership: A track record of delivering results and managing performance within a statutory SEND environment. Expert Communication: The ability to build rapport quickly, manage challenge positively, and diffuse conflict with diplomacy. Ambition: A desire to grow your career; this role is designed as a stepping stone toward future strategic leadership. Resilience: The drive to maintain "Outstanding" standards within a lively, fast-paced multi-agency network. ..... full job details .....