EHCP Locality Lead
Gloucester
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: EHCP Locality Lead
- Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 3rd Floor
- Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 28/02/2025
- Job Requisition Number: 13062
- This post is not open to job share
Improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND in Gloucestershire
About The Team and Roles
In Gloucestershire, our priority is to create an inclusive education system that ensures every child and young person receives the right support, at the right time, and in the right place. We are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and are investing in our services to meet local needs effectively.
Our Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) service plays a vital role in supporting children and young people who require additional help to achieve their potential. We currently have two exciting leadership opportunities:
Resolution Team Lead
EHCP Area Lead – Annual Review Team (Year 8 and Above, Preparing for Adulthood)
How You’ll Make a Difference
As part of our EHCP leadership team, you will lead and inspire a team of dedicated officers, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and outcomes for children and young people are improved.
- Resolution Team Lead
You will oversee a team managing mediation and SENDIST Tribunal appeals, ensuring fair and timely resolution of disputes.
- EHCP Area Lead – Annual Review Team
You will lead a team responsible for maintaining accurate EHCPs following annual reviews, supporting phase transfers, and preparing young people for adulthood.
In both roles, you will work collaboratively with education providers and build strong partnerships across education, health, and social care. Children and young people are at the heart of everything we do, and you will engage directly with them and their families to ensure access to inclusive, high-quality education.
About You
To be successful you will need:
- Leadership and Communication Skills
Ability to lead teams effectively and work co-productively with professionals, families, and young people.
- Expert Knowledge of SEND Legislation
A thorough understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and the practical application.
- Empathy and Problem-Solving
Sensitivity to the challenges faced by children and families, combined with the ability to develop creative solutions.
- Experience in EHCP Assessment and Review
Highly competent in assessing and reviewing the needs of vulnerable children and young people.
These roles offer an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across Gloucestershire. If you are passionate about inclusion and committed to improving outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
Successful candidates will join us at a time of exciting change which offers a real opportunity to improve outcomes for young people. Being part of a service that is supportive, offers development opportunities and cares passionately about meeting the needs of Gloucestershire’s children and young people.
• Training and Development opportunities inc. IPSEA and Nasen, LASEN Training
• Flexible working opportunities
• A service structure that provides progression opportunities
• Annual leave of 25.5 rising to 30.5 days per year after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive salaries
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Wide ranging multi agency working
Please see job profiles for detailed information on the roles.
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jen Jones via email at Jen.Jones@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.59pm, 28th February 2026
Interviews will take place: week commencing 16th March 2026 (to be confirmed).
Additional Information
To access the Job Profiles for these roles, please follow the link below:-
EHCP Locality/Area Lead - Job Profile
EHCP Area Lead: Resolution Team - Job Profile
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk, as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error.
By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process.
*a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.