SEN Preparing for Adulthood Service Manager

SEN Preparing for Adulthood Service Manager - Tower Hamlets Careers Skip to main content Saved Jobs Log In Menu Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us SEN Preparing for Adulthood Service Manager Posted on 19/10/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies SEN Preparing for Adulthood Service Manager External Advertising End Date External Advertising End Date: 08 Nov 2026 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 08 Nov 2026 All Locations All Locations: Hybrid All Locations is a required field Contract Type Contract Type Permanent Pay, Benefits and Supplements Pay, Benefits and Supplements: Grade O £75,684-£80,667 About The Role Tower Hamlets’ vision is to enable young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to live, learn and work within their local community, make sustained progress and achieve better life outcomes. We are looking for an exceptional and motivated leader to support this vision by managing our SEN Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Service. This is a key role, leading statutory review functions, driving high-quality case management and supporting continuous service improvement. The successful applicant will be passionate, driven and have extensive knowledge of SEND legislation, relevant statutory frameworks and policies affecting young people aged 14 and over and their families. As the PfA Service Manager, they will support the Head of SEN in delivering key priorities and work collaboratively with schools, post-16 education and training providers, and other partners within and beyond Tower Hamlets to secure the best possible outcomes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. If you are passionate about improving SEND services and want to play a central role in shaping an ambitious, inclusive and high-performing service in Tower Hamlets, we welcome your application. Our Benefits Competitive salary. Local Government Pension Scheme membership. Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas. Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance. Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans). Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy , with clear career development and leadership pathways. About You About Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them. Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people. As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensur