Interim Project Manager, Family Services Transformation

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority children's service is looking for an Interim Project Manager to lead the Families First Programme. In this role, you will oversee complex projects aimed at enhancing social care services and ensuring that children remain safe within their families. The position offers a salary range of £42,839 - £48,226 per annum, depending on experience, with excellent benefits including generous annual leave and a pension scheme. Collaboration and strong project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Annual leave up to 31 days

Birthday off

Concessionary day at Christmas

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and implementing complex projects.
• Knowledge within Children Services or Social Care.
• Comfortable working within a governance environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in service development.
• Ensure delivery of new service model by April 2026.
• Drive cost-effective solutions for high service standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Social care knowledge

Risk management

DFE frameworks

Education

Professional project management qualification (Prince2, APM, or MSP)

Job description

A local authority children's service is looking for an Interim Project Manager to lead the Families First Programme. In this role, you will oversee complex projects aimed at enhancing social care services and ensuring that children remain safe within their families. The position offers a salary range of £42,839 - £48,226 per annum, depending on experience, with excellent benefits including generous annual leave and a pension scheme. Collaboration and strong project management skills are essential for success in this role.