Childcare Development Project Officer

This role will support the local authority's strategic ambition to ensure that all children and families have access to high-quality, inclusive, affordable, and sustainable childcare provision. You will lead the development, coordination, and implementation of key childcare programmes and statutory responsibilities, helping to transform childcare services for children aged 4-11 years., As Childcare Development Project Officer, you will:

• Will support the local authority's strategic and operational responsibilities for school-age childcare.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006 and 2016.
• Drive the delivery of national childcare programmes including:
+ Wraparound Childcare Expansion Programme + Free Breakfast Clubs Programme + Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme + Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and Market Management + Local Authority Capacity Support Funding
• Work collaboratively with schools, childcare providers, academy trusts, community organisations and local partners.
• Monitor childcare sufficiency, identify gaps in provision and develop solutions to increase capacity.
• Manage projects, budgets, grants and performance reporting requirements.
• Support the government's ambition that by 2026 all parents who need childcare can access provision from 8am-6pm during term time.
  
  We are seeking a dynamic professional who:
• Has knowledge of childcare, education, family support or related public sector services.
• Understands partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
• Can analyse data and use evidence to inform service planning and decision-making.
• Has excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills.
• Is committed to improving outcomes for children, families and communities.
Experience of working within local government, education, childcare, early help or children's services would be advantageous.