SEND Officer

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.

We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.
 
 
The Purpose:

Manchester United Foundation believes every young person should feel empowered to achieve their goals and uses the power of football and Manchester United to support young people to make positive choices in their live.

This role will be to ensure that all service level agreement objectives with the special school are met and surpassed through strategic planning, excellence in delivery, strong working relationships and continuous monitoring & evaluation.

Based in a school full time the individual would need to be self driven and ensure they were providing the best opportunities for the students. This position is based within a Secondary special school in Greater Manchester with the aim to support students to be, healthier, positive, connected and skilled young people. This will be achieved by the successful candidate delivering bespoke programmes to individuals, full classes and whole school initiatives.

The Role:

Generic

• Ensuring everything is done safely, fairly, effectively, and efficiently (strong governance).
• Planning and delivering is to the best of standards (high quality).
• Capture the success and impact of your work (monitoring and evaluation).
• Responsibility to safeguard the welfare of children and adults at risk.

Specific

• Develop and manage effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the partnership including with local community groups and organisations.
• Develop and use recognised good practice, working alongside School staff to develop their skills in leading and guiding pupils to achieve their objectives through their individualised education plans.
• Collaborate with parents and carers and adopt a multi-agency approach to ensuring the needs of children and young people are met.
• Undertake personal development as and when required by Manchester United Foundation and the club.

The Person:

Generic:

• Want to make a positive difference to young people.
• Hard working, enthusiastic and reliable
• People Skills (Self-assured, build rapport, empathise with others, emotionally intelligent, approachable.
• Understanding of Safeguarding best practice
• Knowledge of implementing policies and procedures especially health and safety and risk assessments.

Role Specific:

• Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs.
• Proven ability of engaging with a range of stakeholders and external partners in order to achieve strategic and contractual objectives.
• Level 2 in relevant sport or equivalent experience.
• Ability to adapt and diversify delivery in programmes/sessions.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening).

What We Offer:

At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Annual incentive scheme
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
• Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
• Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
• A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth

Our Commitment to You:

At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application by Monday, 10th November 2025.

 
Manchester United is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and as part of this commitment, all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks.
 
If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you.
 
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