Job Title: Project Manager – Improvement and Change Service Area: Improvement and Change Directorate: Children and Young People Location: Newham Dockside Pay: £26 per hour UMBRELLA Contract Type: Temporary - initially 3 months-36 hours per week Shape the Future of Children and Young People’s Services Are you a strategic and innovative Project Manager with a passion for transforming services that impact children, young people, and families? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead a portfolio of transformation projects within our Children and Young People’s Services (CYPS) directorate – including Education, Social Care, Safeguarding, and Commissioning. This is a pivotal role where you will drive change, lead service design, evaluate effectiveness, and work collaboratively to ensure meaningful improvements in outcomes for our communities. About the Role As the Project Manager – Improvement and Change, you will: Lead and manage a complex portfolio of strategic projects aligned with our improvement agenda and Newham’s corporate priorities. Champion transformation across CYPS – delivering innovation, monitoring progress, and evaluating impact. Be the Local Authority Nominated Officer (LANO) for Ofsted and HMIP inspections, ensuring readiness and quality across all service areas. Build strong relationships across multi-agency partnerships, includin...