Transformation Manager (Educational Psychology Service) – Wakefield Council
Salary: £57,770 per annum
Temporary Contract: 12-month contract
Working Arrangements: Flexible / hybrid working
Wakefield Council are seeking a Transformation Manager to support the Educational Psychology Service with service transformation, sustainability, and SEND reform readiness.
Working alongside the Principal Educational Psychologist, you will lead strategic improvement activity, turning insight into action to strengthen service delivery and future-proof provision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead service transformation aligned to SEND reforms and local priorities
- Review and improve service delivery models for efficiency and impact
- Analyse capacity, demand, and workforce planning requirements
- Support development of core and traded service offers
- Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement frameworks
- Support senior leaders and multi-agency partnerships
- Facilitate workshops, group work, and stakeholder engagement
Key Requirements:
- Project Manager / Senior Project Officer background essential
- Experience delivering transformation or service improvement programmes
- Strong knowledge of SEND, education, or public sector services
- Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels
- Strong data analysis and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in workforce planning or service redesign (desirable)
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Generous annual leave + option to purchase additional leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Excellent wellbeing and employee benefits package
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Referral scheme worth up to £250 when you recommend a colleague we successfully place.
To apply, email [email protected] or call Dane on 01772 954 200.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £57,770.00 per year
Benefits:
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Experience:
- SEND Service : 2 years (required)
- Operations management: 2 years (required)
- Assisting SEND Managers : 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wakefield
