Team Manager

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Nottinghamshire is looking for a dynamic Team Manager for their Alternative Education and Short Breaks Brokerage Service. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards while delivering high-quality services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The position aims to foster staff development and drive continuous improvement, making a significant impact on families throughout Nottinghamshire.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Supportive and forward-thinking team

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing teams and service delivery.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance legislation.
• Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve service targets.
• Manage and deploy budgets effectively.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and customer service.
• Oversee service performance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Safeguarding standards

Service planning

Staff development

Continuous improvement

Job description

Team Manager role for Nottinghamshire County Council's Alternative Education and Short Breaks Brokerage Service

Responsibilities include leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards of safeguarding

Focus on service planning, staff development, and continuous improvement

Opportunity to make a difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Commitment to delivering best outcomes for children and families across Nottinghamshire

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our Alternative Education and Short Breaks Brokerage Service.

As Team Manager, you will oversee a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. You will play a key role in service planning, staff development, budget management and statutory data returns, all while upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of frontline and professional staff to achieve service targets and deliver excellent outcomes.
• Resolve service delivery issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Supervise, support, and develop staff, fostering a culture of high performance and ambition.
• Manage and deploy assigned budgets, taking corrective action as needed.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Oversee the safe commissioning of services and ensure best value for money.
• Monitor and report on service performance, including statutory data returns.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team, committed to delivering the best outcomes for children and families across Nottinghamshire. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.