At Sandwell Children's Trust, we firmly believe that the voice of the child should be at the centre of everything we do. We are on an ambitious journey to ensure that children and families in Sandwell are safe and empowered to thrive. Our ‘Sandwell Deal’, brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children’s Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff. What we can offer you:- Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition. Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas. You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%. We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards. Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression. We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme. Please visit The Sandwell Deal via this hyperlink https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/ Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026 As part of the Trust’s Sufficiency Strategy and Transformation Plan (Priority 4), the Trust—working in partnership with Sandwell MBC —is launching a strategic initiative to establish at least two Trust-operated Children’s Residential Homes within Sandwell. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Project Manager to lead this high-impact programme from concept to completion. You will manage the full project lifecycle—including procurement, development, stakeholder engagement, and operational launch—ensuring delivery by 31 December 2026, on time, within scope, and budget. Key responsibilities: Project Delivery & Integration Develop and manage a comprehensive project plan, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s strategic goals and integration with wider transformation programmes. Service Model & Compliance Lead the design and implementation of a new service model by early Summer 2026, ensuring compliance with SMBC, SCT, DfE, Ofsted, and relevant legislation. Risk, Budget & Governance Proactively manage risks, issues, and budgets, operating within governance frameworks and reporting regularly to senior stakeholders. Stakeholder & Performance Management Collaborate with internal and external partners to agree and monitor service delivery targets and performance outcomes. Procurement & Quality Assurance Oversee procurement processes, including specification development, tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier management. Monitor service quality throughout development and construction phases. Operational Readiness & Support Support the creation of operational policies, procedures, and training plans for the homes’ opening, and assist the Programme Manager in delivering the Sufficiency Strategy. Person Specification Essential Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects in public sector, health, education, housing, or social care settings. Understanding of regulated environments, with the ability to apply frameworks such as Ofsted or equivalents (e.g., CQC, education inspection bodies). Comfortable working within governance structures and reporting to senior stakeholders. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience managing risks, budgets, and resources to deliver projects successfully. Desirable Direct experience in Children’s Services or Residential Care is beneficial but not essential. Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, MSP) or equivalent experience. Experience in procurement and contract management or supporting procurement processes. When people join the team at Sandwell they say it feels like they become part of the family…they have ComeHomeToSandwell. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our Family. So, if you think your future could lie with Sandwell Children’s Trust, then we’d love to hear from you. Sandwell Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this position. To apply please click on the link below to complete an application form and view the Sandwell Deal:- https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/apply/