Description

The starting salary for this role is £45,734 per annum and is based on a 36 working hour week.

The SEND system in Surrey is undergoing a period of significant change. In the context of increasing demand, the increasing need to deliver value for money and our ambition to ensure the most positive outcomes for children with SEND.

We have embarked upon a journey of significant transformation across the SEND System. This is being achieved through transformation programmes that are critical to our ambition to support to 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. We require an experienced Project Manager to work across the Inclusion Programme and the Partnerships Programme, working to support senior colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.

This is a full-time, temporary role, funded by the Transformation Service.

We are looking for someone with:

• The experience and ability to manage multiple successful projects.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to support project plans at different levels for different audiences and facilitate project meetings effectively
• The ability to analyse data and identify options or recommendations, proactively managing risks and issues, and able to work with the business to support transformation
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with experience working with a broad range of stakeholders, driving forward project delivery and resolving or escalating blockers

In summary we want to hear from professional officers who relish a challenge and have a track record of facilitating projects that deliver results. Formal training and experience in Project Management work would be desirable but is not essential. Experience and/or knowledge of SEND services and interest in social, educational and community services would be desirable, but again is not essential.

The role is a temporary contract, for 12 months in the first instance. The starting salary is from £45,734 and is accompanied by a generous holiday and benefits package. Please note, it is policy for new employees to commence at the beginning of the relevant salary range with limited exceptions. The role is scoped as full time, but we would encourage individuals with flexible working requirements to apply.

The role will be formally based in Quadrant Court, Woking, and some travel to other venues in Surrey will be required for specific meetings or workshops. However, during the Covid19 restrictions, homeworking was in place and post Covid19 the proposal is to retain an agile workforce approach, including home working and flexible use of local offices in Surrey. We will make sure you have everything in place to do this effectively, including training in Microsoft Teams.

If you are a driven, enthusiastic and ambitious Project Manager then we want to hear from you!

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Additional Information

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/06/2022.

Interviews will take place on 22/06/2022.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

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Posters Information:

Name:SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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