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
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