SEND Project Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of delivering the national SEND reforms in Oldham. You will work as part of a programme team to ensure the Council meets delivery expectations and statutory timescales that support the wellbeing, inclusion and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues across the system to create a robust and proportionate approach to programme and project management that supports delivery and ensures issues are flagged up and addressed as necessary.
• Provide proportionate support for projects including researching best practice and ensuring solutions are relevant to Oldham.
• Be responsible for assuring the benefits realisation of projects in terms of both cashable and non-cashable benefits against the completion of the project to time, cost and stated quality.
• Actively monitor and manage the risks, issues, and interdependencies between projects and programmes (internally and externally) to minimise risk and take advantage of any opportunities that may be of an advantage to the Council.
• Lead, develop, manage and monitor complex and varied projects simultaneously within a large organisation.
• Undertake change management and persuasively communicate with a range of stakeholders to effect change and achieve more efficient practices and processes.
• Motivate others, work as a team member and team leader in a project context, set deadlines and check that work has been completed to the required quality standards.

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

Our Benefits Package:

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10 years' service.
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups.

Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you've participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.

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