PROJECT MANAGER (SEND)

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

About the Role

Sefton Children's Services has a strong track record of improvement and innovation and is now entering an exciting period of reform and transformation. National and local developments provide a significant opportunity to redesign services around the needs of children and families, strengthen partnership working and deliver earlier, more effective support.

As a Project Manager within the Transformation Team, you will:

• Play a key role in delivering nationally significant reform programmes.
• Work directly with senior leaders, practitioners and partner agencies.
• Gain experience of strategic programme and portfolio management.
• Develop your expertise in service transformation and change management.
• Influence how future services are designed and delivered across Sefton.
• Contribute to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in programme management, service transformation, organisational development or leadership within local government and particularly Children's Services.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 13th October (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Monday 19th October 2026