Job Description
Project Manager - Schools

Bright Futures Care is a leading provider of specialist care and education for children and adults with autism and learning difficulties. We're a values-driven organisation with a commitment to quality, care, and collaboration. We're expanding-and we're looking for a Project Manager to lead the setup of new schools.

This is a hands-on role where you'll coordinate multiple teams and workstreams-from property and compliance to IT, HR, and operations-to ensure every new site opens smoothly, safely, and successfully. You'll be part of a passionate team making a real difference in the lives of children and adults with complex needs.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from acquisition to launch
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment
• Coordinate teams across property, education, HR, IT, and operations
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, DfE, CQC, and safeguarding standards
• Oversee mobilisation: furnishings, signage, tech, recruitment, and training
• Support inspections and registrations to achieve timely approvals

Requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong project coordination or management experience
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confidence working with senior leaders and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects and hold teams accountable
• Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)
• Willingness to travel nationally
• Experience in education, social care, or regulated sectors and familiarity with compliance processes (DfE, Ofsted, CQC) would be advantageous

Benefits

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Meals provided at work
• Referral and Reward Schemes
• Life Assurance Policy
• Simply Health Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and Development