Project Manager

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Project Manager in the SEND Project Management Team, you'll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities You will:

• lead high-profile SEND and inclusion projects that deliver meaningful change for children, young people and families.
• drive project delivery from planning through to implementation, ensuring outcomes, milestones and risks are effectively managed.
• work with a wide range of partners, stakeholders and service areas to deliver improvement and transformation programmes.
• use data and insight to identify opportunities, evaluate impact and support evidence-based decision-making.
• prepare reports and presentations for senior leaders and governance boards.
• support the successful implementation of national reforms and local priorities through effective change management and stakeholder engagement., Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the . Please describe a complex project or programme that you have successfully delivered within SEND, education, children's services, health or social care.
• Provide an example of how your knowledge of SEND, inclusion, relevant legislation, policy or national reforms has informed a project, service improvement or organisational change.
• This role requires working across organisational boundaries with a wide range of stakeholders. Describe a situation where you had to build relationships, influence others and gain agreement from different stakeholders to achieve a shared outcome.
• At Suffolk County Council we are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people and working collaboratively with partners and families. Please tell us what motivates you to apply for this role and how your values align with Suffolk County Council's WE ASPIRE values and commitment to children, young people and families., This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
  
  A strong track record of delivering complex projects or transformational change within SEND, children's services, education, health or social care.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, organise and deliver high-quality outcomes to tight timescales.
• Strong knowledge of SEND and inclusion, alongside an understanding of relevant legislation, policy and national reform programmes.
• The ability to influence, engage and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
• Experience of using data, insight and evidence to inform decision-making and support service improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of preparing reports and presenting information to senior leaders and governance groups.
  
  As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:
• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day