SEND Development Officer

Job Introduction

Working hours: 30

Interview Dates: 15th, 23rd and 26th October 2026

Join Us and Shape the Future of SEND in Rutland

Rutland County Council is seeking enthusiastic, talented and committed professionals to join our growing SEND and Inclusion team as we deliver an ambitious programme of local and national SEND reforms.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a more inclusive education system that puts children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do. Our SEND Reform Programme is focused on strengthening inclusion in mainstream education, improving partnership working across education, health and care, embedding co-production with families, and ensuring children and young people receive the right support at the right time.

This is a varied role supporting reform projects, service development, data analysis, performance monitoring and operational delivery. You will play a key role in helping the Local Authority implement reform priorities while supporting effective and efficient SEND services.

About the Role

You will coordinate and administer a range of statutory SEND processes, including Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, EHCP administration, annual reviews, school consultations and tribunal activity, ensuring legal timescales and quality standards are met. The role will take the lead on developing and maintaining robust tracking, reporting and performance monitoring systems, providing accurate data and management information to support service improvement and statutory reporting requirements.

You will also play an important role in supporting SEND panels, contracts and placement processes, maintaining accurate records on Liquid Logic and other business systems, coordinating documentation and workflows, and ensuring decisions are implemented efficiently. Alongside supporting SEND transformation projects and improvement initiatives, you will help ensure that service processes are well organised, compliant, customer-focused and contribute to the effective delivery of high-quality SEND services.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council.

About You

We want to hear from people who:

• Are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with SEND.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team and with partner organisations.
• Are solution-focused, adaptable and enthusiastic about change.
• Are committed to developing innovative approaches that improve outcomes and make best use of resources.
• Informal enquiries:

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Helga Spry-Shute, Service Manager at hspryshute@rutland.gov.uk

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Why Join Rutland?

At Rutland, we are ambitious for every child and young person. We are proud to have achieved the highest possible outcome through our Ofsted inspection, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for families. As we continue to build an inclusive, responsive and sustainable SEND system, we recognise that our success depends on passionate and talented people who share our vision. Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of SEND provision and inclusion in Rutland.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: Council vacancies | Rutland County Council

Our Values

Our values – Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.