Early Years And Childcare Reforms Programme Lead

Education Support Services has an exciting job opportunity for the position of Early Years and Childcare Reforms Programme Lead. The postholder will lead on the government’s ambitious programme to oversee and shape the successful implementation of new early education entitlements and expansion of wraparound care. The role will oversee a detailed sufficiency analysis of the market and ensure key priorities in facilitating the Early Years and Childcare market are met. The role will provide strong leadership and effective management to a complex market of all types of settings across the Early Years and Childcare sectors.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.

If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Barbara Mands, Head of Education Support Service, at Barbara.mands@york.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 21 April 2024 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 6 May 2024