SEND Reform Project Manager

Company: Next Link Consortium
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Role: Interim Project Manager – SEND Reform

Contract: 3-month rolling

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record in local government, education, or public sector transformation? We are partnering with a key public sector client to recruit an Interim Project Manager – SEND Reform to lead high-impact change programmes supporting children and young people aged 0–25.

A core focus of this role will be driving the implementation of a targeted locality delivery model across mainstream education settings, acting as a key enabler for the multi-agency SEND Reform Partnership Board.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mobilisation & Delivery: Lead the roll-out of targeted SEND Reform workstreams, embedding new locality-based support models across education settings.
  • Governance & Delivery Management: Maintain robust project plans, risk logs, milestones, and governance reporting frameworks.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, collaborative relationships across education providers, council services, NHS/health partners, and parent-carer forums.
  • Commercial & Resourcing Support: Support recruitment, commissioning, procurement, and contract management activities linked to service delivery.
  • Impact & Reporting: Coordinate multi-agency communications, programme evaluation, and performance monitoring.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Proven track record in SEND improvement, local government transformation, or public sector project management.
  • Recognised Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, MSP) or equivalent demonstrable delivery experience.
  • Experience managing projects involving procurement, commissioning, contract management, or workforce mobilisation.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence across multi-agency environments.

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026