Project Manager - Higher Education Advisory Service 3 years Fixed Term

New City College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New City College is seeking an ambitious Project Manager for a new Higher Education & Careers Advisory Service supporting learners with SEND. You will lead design, development and implementation, coordinating internal teams and external partners to deliver effective pathways into higher education and careers.

You will drive milestones, conduct research to shape service delivery, and contribute to safeguarding, equality and inclusion across the college.

Qualifications

• Degree-level or teaching qualification relevant to the role.
• Experience working with learners with SEND in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector.
• Experience conducting research and making service delivery recommendations.
• Experience designing, developing and implementing new projects or services.
• Proven project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of the new Higher Education and Careers Advisory Service for learners with SEND.
• Deliver project objectives and milestones within agreed timescales.
• Conduct research and make recommendations to develop effective service delivery models.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, Higher Education providers and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate colleagues and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement solutions to keep the project on track.
• Produce clear reports and updates for key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the College's commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Skills

SEND experience

HE sector knowledge

Research skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

The Role:

New City College is seeking an ambitious and innovative Project Manager – Higher Education & Careers Advisory Service (SEND) to lead the development of an exciting new service designed to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as they progress into Higher Education and future careers.

This is a unique opportunity to design, develop and operationalise a new provision that will have a lasting impact on learner outcomes. Working with colleagues across the College and external partners, you will shape and implement effective pathways that help learners successfully transition into higher education, employment and further opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development and implementation of a new Higher Education and Careers Advisory Service for learners with SEND.
• Deliver project objectives and key milestones within agreed timescales.
• Conduct research and make recommendations to develop effective service delivery models.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, Higher Education providers and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate colleagues and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement solutions to keep the project on track.
• Produce clear reports and updates for key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the College's commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Who You Are:

• Degree-level qualification, teaching qualification, or another qualification relevant to the role.
• Experience working with learners with SEND within an educational setting.
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector.
• Experience conducting research and making service delivery recommendations.
• Experience designing, developing and implementing new projects or services.
• Proven project management experience