Project Manager – SEND Improvement & Reform

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong Understanding of SEND improvement and reform? We are recruiting two interim Project Managers to support a high-profile local authority programme that delivers measurable improvements for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families.

What you ll do

• Lead complex SEND improvement and reform projects across education, health and social care.
• Create and maintain project plans, milestones, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and address risks or delays quickly.
• Translate national policy, statutory duties and improvement plans into practical local delivery.
• Work with schools, partners, parents, carers and young people to support co-production.
• Produce clear reports, briefings and dashboards for senior leaders, boards and external bodies.
• Track KPIs, benefits and outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Maintain strong governance, audit trails and value for money.

What we re looking for

• Proven experience managing complex education projects.
• Experience working within a local authority SEND system.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, policy and current system challenges, or the ability to build this knowledge quickly.
• Strong planning, organisation, problem-solving and risk-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to engage varied stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse data, monitor performance and work at pace in a complex environment.
• A collaborative, resilient and solution-focused approach.

Apply today

If you can lead complex SEND programmes, build productive partnerships and turn improvement priorities into effective delivery, we would like to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

DBHRSolutions is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.