Senior Project Manager (Childrens Social Care) - Grade I*

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Project Manager to spearhead transformational projects within the Children’s Services Transformation Programme. This role focuses on enhancing service delivery while ensuring financial sustainability. You will work closely with stakeholders and lead service improvement initiatives to drive positive, lasting change.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering transformational projects in Children’s Services.
• Strong background in change management and embedding continuous improvement practices.
• Experience managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of service improvement projects and workstreams.
• Drive sustainable efficiencies and cost control.
• Develop data- and evidence-based business cases.

Skills

Project and programme management expertise

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills

Analytical and strategic thinking

Knowledge of Children’s Services, Social Care, SEND, or Education policy

Job description

Senior Project Manager
Location: Nottingham
Client: Nottingham City Council
Sector: Children’s Social Care
Salary: £333.36 per day
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Role Overview
Nottingham City Council is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver transformational projects within the Children’s Services Transformation Programme. This programme spans Social Care, Family Help, SEND, and Education, and is focused on improving outcomes for children and young people while ensuring financial sustainability and value for money.
Key Projects May Include

• Planning for Permanence
• Commissioning
• Families First
• SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
• Education
• Workforce Development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of service improvement projects and workstreams.
• Ensure all projects meet agreed objectives, deliverables, outcomes, and benefits.
• Drive sustainable efficiencies, cost control, and potential savings.
• Develop data- and evidence-based business cases.
• Produce key project documentation, including initiation documents and monthly highlight reports.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement within Children’s Services.

Key Accountabilities

• Report to the Change Delivery Lead.
• Deliver projects that are non-IT in nature, with a focus on service transformation.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve positive, lasting change.
• Ensure alignment with the strategic goals of the Transformation Programme.

What They're Looking For

• Demonstrable experience delivering transformational projects in Children’s Services.
• Strong background in change management and embedding continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to develop and present robust business cases based on data and evidence.
• Experience managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

Skills & Competencies

• Project and programme management expertise
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Knowledge of Children’s Services, Social Care, SEND, or Education policy and delivery

If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below.
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email on [e-mail]