Job Description

Competitive Salary

Hybrid role with travel and overnight stays across our sites in the UK. Travel managed accordingly based on employee's location in country.

Those huge small victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.


For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Get out what you put in

Witherslack Group is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Director to lead an exciting new initiative focused on supporting young people with SEND. In this pivotal role, you will take full ownership of the planning, design, development, testing, and successful delivery of an innovative blended learning product. You will steer the project from inception through to commercialisation and ongoing enhancement, embedding our proven WG Futures curriculum and ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations and government policies.


You will provide strategic leadership, setting the vision and roadmap for the project's growth over the next five years, while driving commercial success and operational excellence. As the key interface for all stakeholders, you will lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team, managing internal resources, contractors, and partners to deliver outstanding outcomes. Your strong communication and negotiation skills will be essential as you engage with clients, regulators, and the Board, delivering regular updates and managing risks to ensure the project remains on track and aligned with Witherslack's high standards and values.

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential. Here's what we need from you;

Proven Leadership in Educational Product Development

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale education projects, including launching new services or platforms to successful market delivery.

Strategic Planning and Change Management

Strong ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage change, and translate customer needs into effective operational solutions.

Financial and Commercial Acumen

Experience managing complex budgets, driving commercial performance, and identifying new business opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management

Skilled in building and maintaining strategic relationships, with strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict resolution capabilities at senior levels.

Project Governance and Risk Management Expertise

Proficient in project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation to ensure successful project delivery.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

Salary

: Competitive

Holiday

: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)

Flexible benefits package

: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance

Wellbeing:

a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover

so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of

high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments

with the very best facilities A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 2,000 bonus every time

Join the UK's best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.