Education Project Manager Initial 6‑month contract | Start date: May 2026 £450 – 500 p/day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Midlands Local Authority Hybrid working

CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place week commencing 27th April 2026

Baltimore Consulting are currently supporting a Local Authority in the Midlands who are looking to recruit an Education Project Manager on an interim basis. You will be trusted to take ownership, bring pace and assurance, and keep multiple partners aligned across demanding DfE‑linked programmes. This role offers real influence, visibility with senior stakeholders, and the chance to shape outcomes that genuinely improve services for children and families.

Your role as the Education Project Manager:

Leading end‑to‑end delivery of complex LA Education and SEND‑related projects. Driving progress across Local Area Partnership programmes and improvement activity. Working closely with senior education and SEND leaders, holding delivery to account while enabling collaboration across Local Area Partnerships. Managing dependencies, risks and milestones across multi‑agency stakeholders. Providing clear reporting, assurance and challenge to senior leaders. Supporting operational teams to translate strategy into delivery.Your experience as Education Project Manager:

Proven Local Authority Education project management. Strong knowledge of SEND, ideally from an operational SEND role. Hands‑on delivery experience across PINs, Delivering Better Value or Change Programme Partnership. Confident operating within DfE‑led programmes and scrutiny environments. Comfortable working on site 2–3 days per week to maintain momentum and relationships. If you’re interested in discussing this Education Project Manager opportunity in more detail, or know someone who would be a strong fit, please apply today or contact Lucy Connick or Max Driscoll on (phone number removed) directly to take the next step.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation.) Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills, and reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process