OR119226 – Project Manager- SEND – Interims

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Hybrid SEND Programme Manager based in the Ilford area to lead complex improvement projects with education, health and social care partners. You will manage plans, milestones, budgets and governance to deliver measurable benefits for children and young people with SEND.

You will analyse performance data, prepare executive reports and briefings, engage with parents and carers, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and DfE expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects, preferably within education or a local authority.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse data, manage risks and monitor performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Coordinating multiple workstreams and monitoring progress.
• Working with local authorities, schools, health and social care partners.
• Identifying risks, resolving issues and managing dependencies.
• Analysing performance data and tracking improvement targets.
• Preparing reports, dashboards and briefings for senior leaders and boards.
• Engaging with parents, carers and young people to support co-production.
• Ensuring projects meet statutory requirements and Department for Education expectations.

Skills

Project Management

SEND knowledge

Stakeholder management

Planning and organisation

Data analysis and reporting

Governance and compliance

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

Work pattern: Hybrid role, to be based in office minimum 2 days per week, 36 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £32.17 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To manage and deliver complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) improvement projects and reforms, working with education, health and social care partners to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families.

Typical Day Overview

• Managing project plans, timelines, milestones and budgets.
• Coordinating multiple workstreams and monitoring progress.
• Working with local authorities, schools, health and social care partners.
• Identifying risks, resolving issues and managing project dependencies.
• Analysing performance data and tracking improvement targets.
• Preparing reports, dashboards and briefings for senior leaders and boards.
• Engaging with parents, carers and young people to support co-production.
• Ensuring projects meet statutory requirements and Department for Education (DfE) expectations.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Project Management: Manage complex projects using recognised methodologies.
• SEND Knowledge: Understand SEND reforms, legislation, policies and local authority systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Build effective partnerships across education, health and social care.
• Planning and Organisation: Manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, risks and dependencies.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Monitor KPIs, measure outcomes and produce progress reports.
• Governance and Compliance: Maintain audit trails and support SEND Improvement Boards.
• Communication: Present information clearly to senior leaders, professionals and families.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify solutions and ensure projects deliver measurable benefits.

Requirements and Essential Qualifications

Essential requirements

• Experience managing complex projects, preferably within education or a local authority.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse data, manage risks and monitor performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.