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