Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £48,698 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity for a new Alternative Provision and CNiS Quality Manager to join our Children Not in School (CNiS) team based at Victoria Gate in Woking. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for two days per week on average, and support working from home and remote working the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role The Schools and Well-Being Bill places Children Not in School as a central part of the legislation to ensure all children receive a suitable education. Our practice in Surrey around Children Not in School is well established and has been referenced positively by OfSTED in Local Authority Inspections. However, with the passing of legislation of new statutory expectations for local authorities, we want to build and develop our practice and policy to ensure we meet these new duties and that children are safe and learning. We are excited to be looking to appoint an Alternative Provision and CNiS Quality Manager – West to join our CNiS service, supporting the delivery of services to children and young people who are Electively Home Educated, Children Missing Education (CME) and who are not on the roll of a school and receiving packages of alternative provision. Reporting into the Area CNiS Lead – West you will work to ensure the Council meets its statutory duties around children who are not accessing a suitable school placement. The role is wide ranging and impactful, supporting with the development of partnerships and practice around how services identify children not receiving a suitable education, and how the Council meets its Section 19 duties. You will be joining a dedicated team which consists of an Area Lead for CNiS, Elective Home Education Officers, Quality Managers and SENCos, and work proactively to direct partnership/ service action to support children back into education provision at the earliest opportunity. You will be part of a committed team making a real difference to children’s lives, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in shaping service strategy. Your key responsibilities as an Alternative Provision and CNiS Quality Manager will include: Working with Area CNiS Lead and CNiS SENCo in supporting the co-ordination of service action around Children Missing Education Leading in co-ordinating schools and services in implementing the outcomes for individual request for support from the “Request for Support – Medical or Otherwise” decision making group Delivering training to schools and services regarding the Council’s Section 19 Duty and how it meets its statutory responsibilities Supporting service development around CNiS in the West of the County Supporting policy and practice compliance with national standards Overseeing reporting, quality assurance, and complex case management Monitoring the support being provided for children who have been CME for over 3 months Providing support and challenge to services to ensure there are clear action plans in place for children who have been CME for over 3 months Working closely with Area SEND Teams to support the monitoring of children accessing alternative provision Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Degree / HNC or equivalent, or substantial relevant experience Strong subject area understanding of the Council’s statutory responsibilities regarding Section 19 of the 1996 Education Act, knowledge of SEND and inclusive learning environments A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Excellent problem solving ability Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with families, schools and multi-agency partners Competence in MS Office and data management systems An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV outlining your key strengths and employment history, linking to the above criteria. You will also be asked to answer the following questions: Please tell us about what attracted you to the AP & CNiS Quality Manager post. Please give an example of how you have worked effectively with multiple agencies to support a child or young person with complex needs. Please share an example of when you contributed to service development or policy improvement. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 30th August 2026 with interviews planned to follow, likely to be on the week beginning 7th September. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Mark Keiller, Children Not in School Service Manager, at mark.keiller@surreycc.gov.uk The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 30th August with interviews planned to follow, likely to be on the week beginning 7th September. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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