Tower Hamlets is an ambitious, diverse and inclusive borough with high aspirations for all children and young people. We work in partnership with families, schools, colleges, health services and wider partners to build a responsive, person-centred SEND system that improves outcomes and helps children and young people thrive.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised professional to play a key role in strengthening our multi-agency approach to Preparing for Adulthood and improving outcomes for young people with SEND. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference by supporting joined-up transition planning and helping partners work together effectively to deliver better experiences and outcomes for young people and their families.

You will bring strong partnership working skills, excellent organisational and administrative ability, and the confidence to work across complex systems with a wide range of stakeholders.

If you are passionate about improving SEND Preparing for Adulthood services and want to play a central role in ensuring that transition planning is timely and joined up, with a clear focus on what matters most to young people and their families, we would welcome your application.

Our Benefits

Competitive salary (Grade L – £58,551 - £31,686 )
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.

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 ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.