SEND Project Manager

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Job description

The starting salary for this position is £43,923 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for 12 months.

This role is open to hybrid working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week. We'd welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what hybrid working may look like for you.

We have a great opportunity for a committed and confident Project Manager with a passion for achieving the best outcomes for children with additional needs and disabilities.

Rewards and benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the team

The Additional Needs and Disabilities system in Surrey is undergoing a period of significant change. In the context of increasing demand and the increasing need to deliver value for money - our ambition is to ensure the most positive outcomes for children with additional needs and disabilities.

We have embarked upon a journey of significant transformation across the Additional Needs and Disabilities system. We are doing this through transformation programmes that are critical to our ambition to support children to thrive in their local schools and communities and develop independent and fulfilling lives, whilst ensuring that our services are effective and financially sustainable.

About the role

Our established and supportive team are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to join us in supporting our senior colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to continue with the good work already being achieved.

For this role we're looking for someone who can bring their strong organisation and analytical skills to support on project plans at different levels. You'll need to be a confident communicator who can analyse data, identify recommendations and present them to a range of different audiences.

Although some knowledge of additional needs or social services would be useful, this isn't essential to be successful in the role. We're interested in hearing about your ability to drive forward project delivery and how you can use your experience in this key role.

Shortlisting criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders; resolving or escalating blockers and identifying and managing risk
• Positive attitude with a track record of facilitating projects that deliver results

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/05/2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB).

Our commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.