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6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• We are seeking an experienced SEND Project Manager to support the delivery phase of a high-priority programme
• The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and managing multiple projects under 6 to 8 workstreams, reporting to the Head of SEND and accountable to the Programme Director
• This role includes developing a project management framework to ensure consistency for incoming project managers and facilitating the delivery of key mitigations to improve services for children and young people
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Set up and manage multiple workstreams and associated task and finish groups
• Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for each workstream and delivery group
• Establish a project management framework to support the wider programme
• Provide organisational support to workstream leads, including prioritisation of activities
• Monitor progress and provide milestone reporting
• Absorb and manage workload across projects where required
• Work collaboratively across agencies, partners, and schools to ensure coordinated delivery
• Balance financial efficiency with quality service provision
• Ensure delivery remains on track to avoid additional deficit impact
Skills/Experience:
• Strong project management experience, ideally in a SEND or similar environment
• Proven track record of setting up and delivering multiple complex projects
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with proficiency in project management tools
• Ability to work effectively at pace in a high-pressure environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with flexibility in role allocation
• Understanding of the balance between savings and maintaining high-quality services
• Experience of stakeholder engagement with agencies and educational institutions
Additional Information:
• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week
• The role is predominantly remote, with minimal on-site presence
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