The Vacancy
Project Manager – Schools
Bright Futures Care is a leading provider of specialist care and education for children and adults with autism and learning difficulties. We're a values-driven organisation with a commitment to quality, care, and collaboration. We're expanding—and we're looking for a
Project Manager
to lead the setup of new schools.
This is a hands-on role where you'll coordinate multiple teams and workstreams—from property and compliance to IT, HR, and operations—to ensure every new site opens smoothly, safely, and successfully. You'll be part of a passionate team making a real difference in the lives of children and adults with complex needs.
Role Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end project delivery from acquisition to launch
* Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment
* Coordinate teams across property, education, HR, IT, and operations
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted, DfE, CQC, and safeguarding standards
* Oversee mobilisation: furnishings, signage, tech, recruitment, and training
* Support inspections and registrations to achieve timely approvals
Experience:
We are looking for someone with :
* Strong project coordination or management experience
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Confidence working with senior leaders and external partners
* Ability to manage multiple projects and hold teams accountable
* Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)
* Willingness to travel nationally
Experience in education, social care, or regulated sectors and familiarity with compliance processes (DfE, Ofsted, CQC) would be advantageous
A full UK Driving Licence will be required for this role.
The Company
At Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education.
Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. It's why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.
We can't promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. You'll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.
No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.
Salary:
Up to £50,000
Location:
Lymm (With some travel)
Closing Date:
13th October 2025