OR113569 – SEND Reform Project Manager (Grade 9) – Interims

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a capable project lead to coordinate SEND Reform projects across Somerset, focusing on the Experts at Hand Locality Delivery Model. You will drive delivery, manage plans and governance, and work with education, health, council and SEND partners to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0–25.

The role requires strong project management, procurement and contract experience, plus excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills to

Qualifications

• Project management experience coordinating multiple SEND reform projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with recruitment, procurement and contract management.
• Qualification in project management (PRINCE2/APM) is essential.
• SEND-related qualification or equivalent experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mobilise and deliver SEND Reform projects across Somerset.
• Lead implementation of the EAH Locality Delivery Model.
• Manage project plans, milestones, risks and governance.
• Build relationships with education, health, council and SEND stakeholders.
• Coordinate communications, evaluation and performance reporting.
• Support recruitment, procurements and contract management.
• Collaborate with the SEND Reform Partnership Board and partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Recruitment & procurement

Contract management

Partnership & communication

SEND-related experience

Education

PRINCE2 / APM certification

SEND qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Hours: Full-time

Work Pattern: 3 days remote, 2 days in the office. But may also require attendance at events and workshops.

PAYE Pay Rate: £363.82 per day

Main Purpose of the Role

To lead and coordinate the delivery of SEND Reform projects across Somerset, with a particular focus on the Experts at Hand (EAH) Locality Delivery Model, supporting the wider SEND Improvement Programme and SEND Reform Plan for children and young people aged 0–25.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilise and deliver SEND Reform projects across Somerset.
• Lead implementation of the EAH Locality Delivery Model.
• Manage project plans, milestones, risks and governance reporting.
• Build strong relationships with education, health, council and SEND stakeholders.
• Coordinate communications, evaluation and performance reporting.
• Support recruitment, procurement, commissioning and contract management.
• Work closely with the SEND Reform Partnership Board and key partners.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Project management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Experience delivering SEND improvement projects.
• Experience with recruitment, commissioning/procurement and contract management.
• Strong partnership working and communication skills.
• Relevant project management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Relevant Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM) – essential
• SEND-related qualification or equivalent experience – desirable