Project Manager (Children and Young People)

My local government client is currently looking for a Project Manager for an initial 6-months contract based in Dorset.

£310 per day (inside IR35, via an umbrella company)

Hybrid remote/Dorset

6 months extendable

The core role of this Project Manager will be to redesign and maintain the projects with the children and young people department.

* Degree and/or Member of an appropriate professional body relevant to the service area

* Relevant project management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent

* Detailed knowledge in area of service or specialism including a general, broader understanding of the public sector and the issues that it faces

* Detailed knowledge of education policy, legislation, statutory guidance and related processes relating to alternative provision, school attendance, Children Missing Education, Elective Home Education and exclusions.

* Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues and barriers to education affecting children/young people.

* Understanding of school data and how the likes of attendance and exclusion can impact on pupil attainment and outcomes.

* Experience of managing projects and project teams

* Experience managing and reporting on budgets and project costs

* Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with a range of stakeholders and project teams

* Ability to analyse and present information including statistical data and prepare reports

* Ability to manage and direct project teams and supervise the quality of outputs