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

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transformational projects within the Children’s Services Transformation Programme. The role involves managing significant service improvements, collaborating with stakeholders, and focusing on enhancing outcomes for children while ensuring financial efficiency.

Benefits

£250 bonus for successful referrals

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of service improvement projects.
• Ensure all projects meet objectives, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve lasting change.

Skills

Project and programme management expertise

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Analytical and strategic thinking

Job description

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, focusing on improving outcomes for children and 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 objectives, deliverables, outcomes, and benefits.
• Drive efficiencies, cost control, and identify 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 non-IT projects focused 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 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 meet tight deadlines.

Skills & Competencies

• Project and programme management expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 this role and would like more information, please contact Jack at Service Care Solutions via phone or email. We also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you refer someone who is successfully placed, you will receive £250 after their probationary period.