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About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will shape and deliver the Council’s response to the national SEND Reforms. You will drive forward Waltham Forest’s SEND reform plans, leading an integrated approach to programme delivery to strengthen inclusive practice and support for children and young people in the borough. You will provide expert project management, insightful advice, and constructive challenge in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain robust programme governance, including project plans, risk and issue logs, benefits plans and assurance mechanisms.
Prepare and present high-quality reports and recommendations for programme boards and members as required.
Proactively identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
Build and sustain strong relationships with senior officers and partners including schools, parents and health partners.
Act as a trusted adviser on project delivery and support services to evidence measurable impact for children, young people and families.

Requirements

Experience of leading complex projects in a large, fast-paced organisation.
Strong understanding of agile and traditional project management methodologies, tools and techniques.
Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to audiences.
Strong partnership working skills and the ability to develop and manage diverse partnerships.
Exceptional planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks.
Satisfactory declaration of interest.
Public-facing role requires fluent English with confidence and accuracy for effective performance.

Skills

Project management
Agile methodologies
Traditional project management methodologies
Report writing
Communication
Partnership working
Planning
Organisational skills
Problem-solving

Location

London

Work Type

Full time
Permanent

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Degree level or equivalent experience
Recognised project management qualification (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Agile certification) or equivalent professional experience

Salary/Compensations

£54,267-£57,402

Benefits

The Council is a Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employer, committed to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace.
Flexible working arrangements considered where possible.

About the Company

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.
We are a highly ambitious borough, driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, developing new and innovative ways to build our communities.
Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded.
London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers, proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both service delivery and employment of its staff.
The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.
We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.
The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: Promoting equality of opportunity, Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage, Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels, Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all.
Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.
The council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process to reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities.
The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first.
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments.