SEND Reform Project Manager
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Job Summary
- Oversee the initiation and execution of SEND Reform projects throughout Somerset.
- Propel the implementation of the Experts at Hand (EAH) Locality Delivery Model.
- Formulate and manage project plans milestones risks dependencies and reporting systems.
- Ensure robust programme governance and reporting structures are established.
- Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with schools educational settings NHS partners and SEND stakeholders.
- Coordinate programme communications engagement activities evaluation and performance reporting.
- Assist in recruitment activities related to programme delivery.
- Handle procurement commissioning and contract management tasks as necessary.
- Collaborate closely with the SEND Reform Partnership Board and key delivery partners to ensure successful implementation.
- Track project progress and identify opportunities for enhancement and service development.
- Demonstrated project management experience within complex public sector programmes.
- Relevant Project Management qualification or equivalent experience.
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and partnership collaboration.
- Proven experience in delivering SEND Improvement or SEND Reform projects.
- Experience working across multi-agency environments including education health and local government partners.
- Proficiency in managing programme governance reporting risks and delivery plans.
- Experience in supporting recruitment commissioning procurement and contract management activities.
- Excellent communication facilitation and influencing abilities.
- Capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.
- Experience working within Local Authority SEND Services.
- Knowledge of current SEND legislation reforms and improvement programmes.
- Experience in delivering transformation programmes within education childrens services or health sectors.
- Understanding of partnership-based programme delivery models.
- 500 per day (Umbrella)
- 3-Month Rolling Contract
- Hybrid Working 3 Days Remote / 2 Days On-Site
- Location: Taunton Somerset
- Opportunity to lead high-profile SEND improvement projects.
- Engage with senior stakeholders across education health and local government.
- Contribute to meaningful improvements in outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
- Potential for contract extension.
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Essential Requirements Proven project management experience within complex public sector programmes. Relevant Project Management qualification or equivalent experience. Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership working skills. Demonstrable experience delivering SEND Improvement or SEND Reform projects. Experience working across multi-agency environments including education health and local government partners. Experience managing programme governance reporting risks and delivery plans. Experience supporting recruitment commissioning procurement and contract management activities. Excellent communication facilitation and influencing skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within challenging timescales. Desirable Requirements Experience working within Local Authority SEND Services. Knowledge of current SEND legislation reforms and improvement programmes. Experience delivering transformation programmes within education childrens services or health sectors. Understanding of partnership-based programme delivery models. Whats on Offer 500 per day (Umbrella) 3 Month Rolling Contract Hybrid Working 3 Days Remote / 2 Days On Site Location: Taunton Somerset Opportunity to lead high-profile SEND improvement projects. Work with senior stakeholders across education health and local government. Meaningful role supporting improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Potential for contract extension. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Project Manager SEND Project Manager Programme Manager Transformation Manager Change Manager Education Project Manager SEND Improvement Lead or Childrens Services Programme Manager.
