Project Manager (Neurodiversity Programme) - CMB2113e
Cumberland CouncilUnited Kingdom7 days ago
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Job details Job reference REQ00000019095 Date posted 22/10/2025 Application closing date 04/11/2025 Location Workington Salary £45,091 to £46,124 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Project Manager (Neurodiversity Programme) - CMB2113e Job description
Job Title: Project Manager Transformation (Neurodiversity Programme)
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Salary: £45,091 to £46,124
Hours: 37 Hours
Contract: Temporary (10 Months)
About This Opportunity
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, innovative, and adaptable Project Manager to lead and continue the development and delivery of an exciting pilot programme focused on providing early intervention support to children and young people with neurodiversity and emotional wellbeing needs.
This pilot serviceNeurodiversity and Emotional Wellbeing (Children and Families)is being developed through a collaborative partnership between Cumberland Council, local NHS organisations (including the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board), and SEND Alliance Cumbria (SENDAC).
Operationally, the pilot sits within Cumberland Councils Integrated Front Door (Children), with outreach delivered through Family Hubs and other education and community settings. The service will offer a single, integrated, trauma-informed approach to neurodiversity and emotional wellbeing, supporting children, young people, and families to understand and manage a wide range of experiences and thinking styles as part of everyday life. Where needed, specialist support will be available.
The Project Manager will be responsible for defining, developing, and delivering large-scale projects which are complex and/or have a high level of risk attached. Working closely with the Service Lead, you will provide strategic support and stakeholder management for the pilot programme, including the coordination and development of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
This role demands exceptional project management, service development, and leadership skills to ensure robust governance structures, systems, and processes are in placealigned with CQC and OFSTED standards.
We are deeply committed to co-production. Children, young people, and their families will be at the heart of this service. The successful candidate will champion co-production and work closely with parent/carer forums, young people, and community partners to co-design and co-develop the service.
Why Get Involved?
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Hani Milburn-Cox by email at
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
Please Read The Supporting Information
Job Title: Project Manager Transformation (Neurodiversity Programme)
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Salary: £45,091 to £46,124
Hours: 37 Hours
Contract: Temporary (10 Months)
About This Opportunity
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, innovative, and adaptable Project Manager to lead and continue the development and delivery of an exciting pilot programme focused on providing early intervention support to children and young people with neurodiversity and emotional wellbeing needs.
This pilot serviceNeurodiversity and Emotional Wellbeing (Children and Families)is being developed through a collaborative partnership between Cumberland Council, local NHS organisations (including the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board), and SEND Alliance Cumbria (SENDAC).
Operationally, the pilot sits within Cumberland Councils Integrated Front Door (Children), with outreach delivered through Family Hubs and other education and community settings. The service will offer a single, integrated, trauma-informed approach to neurodiversity and emotional wellbeing, supporting children, young people, and families to understand and manage a wide range of experiences and thinking styles as part of everyday life. Where needed, specialist support will be available.
The Project Manager will be responsible for defining, developing, and delivering large-scale projects which are complex and/or have a high level of risk attached. Working closely with the Service Lead, you will provide strategic support and stakeholder management for the pilot programme, including the coordination and development of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
This role demands exceptional project management, service development, and leadership skills to ensure robust governance structures, systems, and processes are in placealigned with CQC and OFSTED standards.
We are deeply committed to co-production. Children, young people, and their families will be at the heart of this service. The successful candidate will champion co-production and work closely with parent/carer forums, young people, and community partners to co-design and co-develop the service.
Why Get Involved?
- Make a real difference: Your ideas and expertise can directly impact how we support children and families.
- Develop your skills: Leading reform projects will help you grow professionally and build new capabilities.
- Collaborate across teams: Work with colleagues, partners, and communities to create meaningful change.
- Shape the future: Be at the forefront of pioneering approaches that improve outcomes and service efficiency.
Were looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Were also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Hani Milburn-Cox by email at
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 4th November 2025
- Interview date: 18th November 2025
- Potential Start Date: 1st December 2025
Please Read The Supporting Information
- Post Specification
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- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
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