Programme and Project Manager - Transformation (CDC)

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking a Senior Programme and Project Manager - Transformation to drive the SEND transformation agenda, delivering complex cross-sector projects that improve outcomes for children and young people.

You will lead planning, governance and multi‑stakeholder coordination, ensuring delivery is efficient, measurable and aligned with local and national priorities. A core focus is improving inclusion and service quality across education, health and care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of strategic SEND reform and transformation programmes.
• Manage programme planning, governance, reporting and risks.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, social care, parent carer forums and wider partners.
• Provide high-quality programme management advice and support.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with local and national priorities.
• Lead and support programme staff, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive sustainable change that improves inclusion, service quality and outcomes for children and young people.

Job description

This post is considered as a suitable secondment opportunity. If you wish to apply on a secondment basis you should seek the necessary approval from your current employer prior to making an application. The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Senior Programme and Project Manager - Transformation. Would you like to help lead system-wide change that improves outcomes for children and young people with SEND? Doncaster is delivering an ambitious SEND Transformation Programme focused on inclusion, early intervention, sufficiency, preparation for adulthood and stronger partnership and co‑production working across education, health and care. As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex projects that support this agenda, ensuring the programme is delivered efficiently to achieve measurable improvements for children, young people and families. Responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning and delivery of strategic SEND reform and transformation programmes.
• Manage programme planning, governance, reporting and risks.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, social care, parent carer forums and wider partners.
• Provide high-quality programme management advice and support.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with our local and national priorities.
• Lead and support programme staff, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive sustainable change that improves inclusion, service quality and outcomes for children and young people.
  We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Shortlisting will take place on 12th October 2026 and interviews are anticipated on 20th October 2026. If you require further information, please contact Tracey Thompson, Email:

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.