Education Improvement Programme Manager

Description

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting an Education Improvement Programme Manager. We are now seeking a purpose-driven Improvement Programme Manager to join the Children and Education directorate. You will play a pivotal role in the development of the new Education Alternative Learning Service (HEALS), a groundbreaking three-tiered support model designed to create a sustainable and inclusive education system for all children. This initiative targets explicitly the high number of secondary school pupils at risk of disengagement or exclusion, aiming to provide them with the proper support in the right setting. If you are passionate about reducing school exclusions and ensuring every young person can flourish, learn, and achieve, we want to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will include:

This is a senior position where you will be instrumental in ensuring the services are organised and delivered to the highest standard. Your primary responsibilities will be Twofold:

To introduce a professional business improvement perspective to service delivery, applying lean practices and a 'keep it simple' approach to organisational design.

To provide operational capacity and value to service managers, supporting both routine delivery and the implementation of new working methods, digital applications, and programme management

Qualification – Essential

Educated to a degree level or equivalent.

A relevant professional or post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.

Advanced IT Skills- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media, and Project Management.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

We are seeking a collaborative and efficient individual with a proven track record of service improvement. The ideal candidate will have:

Broad experience in applying lean and business process improvement methodologies in a service-driven environment.

A history of successfully documenting business processes and defining cost measurements.

A strong background in relationship management and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders, achieving positive outcomes.

High proficiency in relevant IT and information management systems, with the ability to present accurate and high-quality data in various formats.

If you are a purpose-driven individual who thrives on working to deadlines and is dedicated to securing better outcomes for pupils at risk of exclusion, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Compliance Requirements

Enhanced DBS

A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace

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