Project Manager (SEND Projects)

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for our client a local government organisation in Liverpool.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the head of SEND, accountable to the Programme Director, for the setting up and delivery of workstreams and a range of projects under those (6 to 8) and for setting up the PM framework by which new PM 's joining the Programme can adopt. You will be required to establish ToRs for each workstream and subsequent task and finish groups.

This role is a 3 - 6 month initial contract with the possibility to extend. The role will be remote working, with occasional office attendance required for meetings etc.

Personal Requirements:

• A knowledge of SEND and experience of setting up and managing projects is essential.
• Able to support workstream leads in prioritising activities.
• Able to absorb some of the workload around the projects.
• Excellent organisational skills using project management tools.
• Ability to work at pace recognising that time lost on delivering increases the deficit.
• A problem solver.
• Understanding the balance between achieving savings and efficiencies against ensuring quality and improved provision and services for children and young people.
• Ability to engage and work with agencies and partners including schools.
• A can-do attitude is essential.
• A team player with a flexible approach to roles and tasks.

Working Hours: 36hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Pay: £500.00 per day

Please note this role is outside IR35.