Project Manager Alternative Provision Improvement

Fusion people are actively recruiting for High Needs Block Project Manager assisting with Automation Transformation for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council.

To manage projects, provide advice or diagnose complex problems and/or service in order to support the effective management and delivery of a specific projects or programmes, within an 'Alternative Provision Improvement' area. Role holders will be expected to manage complete projects or work on elements of complex, or broader projects or programmes of work

Key Responsibilities

• Use estblished systems to track key programme/project metrics, benefits, budgets, risks and highlight variances/trends in order to manage and control programme/project progress and contribute to effective governance of the programme/project

• Provide advice and subject matter expertise in project, change management and approaches, so that projects within Children's Services Improvement are delivered in accordance with techniques and best practice (inc. Alternative Provision Improvements).

• Review and interpret programme/project management related functional policies or processes, develop and recommend changes and provide advice to colleagues to ensure their effective implementation.

• Plan and carry out regular project quality reviews in order to identify, assess and take action to mitigate risks to project success

• Build effective client relationships with internal and external stakeholders or customers to help them understand project objectives and progress, ensure the client brief is adhered to, and to deliver assigned part of programmes/projects and support effective collaboration. This will involve influencing, persuading, and understanding the needs of others in the delivery of projects

• Develop business cases, funding bids, and reports, and provide advice and expertise to assist in the securing of funding, to develop and improve management of projects, and improve services

• Manage, monitor and report on project funding and finances, to ensure that the projects are delivered within budget and that funding is spent in accordance with regulations and requirements

Specific Qualifications and Experience

• 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

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Influencing and negotiation skills to demonstrate new opportunities for ways of working to service teams
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information through both formal and informal methods in a methodical and clear manner to a wide range of audiences
• Ability to work positively and in a co-productive manner with a range of stakeholders, particularly schools, alternative provision providers, parents/carers and children and young people.

Job Requirements

• This role manages a matrix team made up of Council employees, external advisers and consultants
• This role will work in a complex Alternative Provision environment, so past experience is essential
• This role will manage a budget and/or contribute to the management of the overall programme budget and will impact on savings/costs
  • Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car

Job Package:

• Initial 6 month Fixed Contract
• PAYE: £250 per day Limited: £308.00 per day
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 37 Hours a week

Please contact Sam Day from the Bristol Fusion People office for more details.

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