Project Manager - Data & Digital Systems

Terms and Conditions: Full time, 37 hours per week, Fixed-Term for 18 months (Secondments are welcome. Please ensure you have secured permission from your line manager before applying.)

Department: Children's Services & Education

Interview Date: w/c 7th December 2026

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Help drive digital transformation for SEND Reform

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Blackburn with Darwen's SEND Reform Programme as Project Manager – Data & Digital Systems.

This strategic role will lead delivery of the SEND Reform Data & Digital Systems Transformation Agenda, supporting development of business intelligence, digital solutions, system integration and data-driven improvement across the Local Area SEND Partnership.

Working across education, health and local authority services, you will lead complex digital transformation projects, influence stakeholders and work closely with technical specialists, system providers and service leads to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.

In addition to working within the programme's governance, assurance and reporting arrangements, you will work closely with Digital Services, Business Change and Information Governance colleagues to ensure all developments align with corporate strategies, technology standards, security requirements and wider digital transformation priorities.

We are looking for an experienced project professional with strong digital, systems or transformation experience who is confident working across organisational boundaries and passionate about improving outcomes through technology and evidence-based decision making.

These posts form part of Blackburn with Darwen's expanding Programme Delivery Office (PDO), established to support implementation of the national SEND & AP Reforms.

Potential Extension: Funding permitting, there may be the opportunity for the post to be extended beyond the initial contract period.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Saskia Rose
SEND & AP Transformation Programme Manager
saskia.rose@blackburn.gov.uk