SEND Project Manager

SEND Project Manager (Interim) – Contract (2 weeks) | East Midlands (Hybrid – 2 days on-site)

We are recruiting an Interim SEND Project Manager to support a local authority in the East Midlands with a high-profile SEND transformation programme. This is a short, focused contract (2 weeks) at £500 per day (Umbrella), supporting strategic priorities and SEND reforms across education, health, and social care.

Candidate Responsibilities

As an SEND Project Manager, you will:

• Lead complex SEND transformation projects using recognised project management methodologies
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and benefits realisation
• Coordinate multiple workstreams across multi-agency partnerships
• Monitor progress against agreed outcomes, proactively managing risks and delays
• Translate national SEND policy and guidance into deliverable local actions
• Ensure alignment with statutory duties, best practice, and Department for Education expectations
• Engage effectively with stakeholders including schools, parents/carers, young people, and partner organisations
• Support governance processes (e.g., programme boards) and provide timely reporting
• Produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior stakeholders
• Manage budgets/resources where required and contribute to business cases and funding bids
• Use data and insights to track performance and drive continuous improvement

Required Experience & Skills

To succeed as an SEND Project Manager, you will have:

• Proven experience managing complex projects or programmes (ideally within education/children’s services)
• Experience working within a local authority SEND system
• Knowledge of SEND legislation and policy (or ability to acquire quickly)
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Experience in fast-paced, high-profile environments

Benefits

You’ll receive:

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant
• Daily payroll runs
• Free candidate registrations
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes + sign-up bonus
• Free compliance checks
• Opportunities to work with 1000’s of clients nationwide

How to apply

Please contact [Consultant Name: Your Dedicated Recruiter] at email: [Consultant Email] or call [Consultant Phone] to apply for the SEND Project Manager role.