Hybrid working – 3 days onsite
Contract: 12/01/2026 to 30/03/2026
Rate: £24.46 per hour
Basic DBS required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a major wellbeing and children’s services programme within a local authority setting.
This role will work closely with a Strategic Head of Service and Programme team to support the implementation of new children’s social care reforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and developing practice, supporting improvement activity, and ensuring projects are delivered effectively and on time.
The organisation is ambitious and improvement-focused, with a strong commitment to strength-based, relational and collaborative practice when working with children, young people and their families. The programme is centred on making a meaningful and positive difference to outcomes for children and young people.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and coordinating project activity to support the delivery of wellbeing and children’s services initiatives
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Working within a programme framework to plan, manage and deliver projects
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Supporting engagement with senior stakeholders and programme leads
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Managing risks, issues and milestones to ensure successful delivery
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Producing reports, updates and project documentation
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Supporting service improvement and reform implementation
Key requirements:
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Proven experience in project management, ideally within wellbeing, social care or public sector environments
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Experience of working on complex change or reform programmes
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Ability to work collaboratively at a senior level
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
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Ability to work onsite three days per week
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Basic DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
This is a time-limited contract offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful reform work within a supportive and forward-thinking environment