Senior Project Manager (SEN Schools Commissioning & Development)

Excelcare; Bromley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced DBS

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Annual pay review

Refer a friend

Blue Light Card discounts

Team events

Job summary

Excelcare seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of new SEN schools in Southeast England. The role covers planning through mobilisation, coordinating multiple workstreams and ensuring safety, compliance and readiness for learners.

Head office is in Bromley and some travel to education services is required. We’re looking for a senior professional with extensive project delivery experience in education, SEN, or children’s services and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects in education, SEN, or children’s services.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Confident working with multi-agency partners and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
• Commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project management across planning, design, regulatory submissions and mobilisation.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, timelines, risk logs and delivery plans.
• Work closely with architects, contractors, local authorities and internal teams.
• Support development of operational frameworks, staffing models, policies and systems.
• Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports and readiness assessments.
• Support recruitment, induction and preopening activities.
• Ensure each school project is delivered on time, within scope and to required quality standards.

Skills

Project management in education

SEN knowledge

Ofsted knowledge

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Inclusive practice

Job description

Fulltime Permanent Covering Southeast England

Salary: £65,000 - £72,000 depending on experience

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised Senior Project Manager to support the development and delivery of new Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools. You will play a key role in the successful development of new SEN schools, guiding each project from early planning through to operational mobilisation. Our head office is based in Bromley, Kent, however the role will involve some travel to our education services.

This role is ideal for a senior professional with strong project delivery experience in education, SEN, or children's services who can coordinate multiple workstreams, manage stakeholders, and ensure each school opens safe, compliant and ready for learners.

About The Role Of Senior Project Manager

• Lead day to day project management across planning, design, regulatory submissions and mobilisation
• Coordinate feasibility studies, timelines, risk logs and delivery plans
• Work closely with architects, contractors, local authorities and internal teams
• Support the development of operational frameworks, staffing models, policies and systems
• Ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice, safeguarding requirements and Ofsted expectations
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports and readiness assessments
• Support recruitment, induction and preopening activities
• Ensure each school project is delivered on time, within scope and to the required quality standards

About You

• Experience delivering complex and detailed projects in education, SEN, social care or a related field
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, commissioning, and regulatory processes
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Confidence working with multi agency partners and senior stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions focused approach
• A commitment to inclusive, child centred practice

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to help shape new SEN provision from the ground up. You will join a forward thinking organisation committed to high quality, inclusive education and positive outcomes for children and families.

What You Can Expect

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced DBS for children and adult workforce certificate paid for*
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding up to £500 for each person you refer*
• Blue Light Card reimbursement - where you can access a wide range of discounts.
• Team Appreciation Days

Terms and conditions apply