Place Planning Officer (Childcare)

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council!

We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best-connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage.  We passionately believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it.  But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

This post is a new post to assist the newly appointed Early Years Sufficiency Manager to ensure Doncaster has sufficient childcare places to meet the new Early Years Entitlement and Wraparound Childcare. 

As a Place Planning Officer, you will be required to deliver provide a high level of support to the early years sector in Doncaster, have an exceptional understanding of data, be able to produce accurate data and have the ability to analyse childcare data and be able to submit  statutory returns.  

The ideal candidate will have experience of undertaking high level data analysis, overseeing capital funding expenditure and income, be able to manage priorities in a busy and demanding environment, be well-organised and flexible and have excellent customer service skills.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Dawn Wood at Dawn.wood@Doncaster.gov.uk 

Attachments

Job Role Summary.pdf Technical, Specialist, Supervisor 3 - job profile.pdf Skills framework.pdf

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.