OR113569 – SEND Reform Project Manager (Grade 9) – Interims

Hours: Full-time

Work Pattern:  3 days remote, 2 days in the office. But may also require attendance at events and workshops.

PAYE Pay Rate: £363.82 per day

Main Purpose of the Role

To lead and coordinate the delivery of SEND Reform projects across Somerset, with a particular focus on the Experts at Hand (EAH) Locality Delivery Model, supporting the wider SEND Improvement Programme and SEND Reform Plan for children and young people aged 0–25.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilise and deliver SEND Reform projects across Somerset.
• Lead implementation of the EAH Locality Delivery Model.
• Manage project plans, milestones, risks and governance reporting.
• Build strong relationships with education, health, council and SEND stakeholders.
• Coordinate communications, evaluation and performance reporting.
• Support recruitment, procurement, commissioning and contract management.
• Work closely with the SEND Reform Partnership Board and key partners.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Project management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Experience delivering SEND improvement projects.
• Experience with recruitment, commissioning/procurement and contract management.
• Strong partnership working and communication skills.
• Relevant project management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Relevant Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM) – essential
• SEND-related qualification or equivalent experience – desirable