Senior Programme and Project Manager - Transformation (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Staff discounts

Benefits booklet

Job summary

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking a Senior Programme and Project Manager - Transformation to lead system-wide SEND reform across education, health and care. Based at the Civic Office, Doncaster, you will drive complex programmes with measurable improvements for children, young people and families.

The post offers Grade 10 salary (£49,817 - £54,143), 37 hours per week, a temporary fixed-term contract to 31 March 2029, and a hybrid working pattern in Doncaster. Closing date 11 October 2026.

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 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.

Job description

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Senior Programme and Project Manager - Transformation (CDC)

Location: Civic Office/Hybrid 11/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Grade 10, £49,817 - £54,143

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Education (Support Services)

Date posted 02/10/2026

Job reference REQ24030

Attachments Job Role Summary.docx Benefits booklet.docx Professional 2 - job profile-1.docx

Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 10, £49,817 - £54,143

Contract type: Temporary Fixed Term to 31st March 2029, Full Time, 37 Hours

Closing date: 11th October 2026

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 complexprojects that support this agenda, ensuring theprogramme 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.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• 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.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

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: [e-mail]

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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.

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Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU