SEND Project Manager

Rate: £500–£600 per day via Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Contract: Initial 16-week contract

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week on site

We are working with a Local Authority seeking an experienced SEND Project Manager to support the delivery of a key SEND Reform programme.

Reporting to the SEND Reform Senior Transformation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the implementation and mobilisation of a major SEND transformation initiative, working collaboratively with schools, education providers, health partners and internal Local Authority teams.

• Lead the day-to-day delivery and mobilisation of a SEND transformation programme.
• Coordinate implementation activity across schools, Local Authority services and partner organisations.
• Develop and manage project plans, ensuring milestones, risks, issues and dependencies are effectively monitored and managed.
• Support stakeholder engagement, onboarding activities and programme communications.
• Prepare progress reports, governance papers and highlight reports for senior stakeholders.
• Maintain programme documentation, including action logs, risk registers and implementation trackers.
• Collect, analyse and report programme performance data, lessons learned and evaluation outcomes.
• Facilitate collaborative working across education, health and Local Authority partners to support successful programme delivery.

• Proven project management experience within SEND, Children's Services or Education.
• Experience delivering transformation, change or improvement programmes within Local Government or the wider Public Sector.
• Strong programme governance, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver complex projects.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight timescales.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile SEND Reform programme, supporting the successful delivery of key initiatives that will improve outcomes for children and young people.

To apply, please submit your updated CV. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews taking place on a rolling basis.