Early Years Transformation Lead

Ackerman Pierce; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in social services is looking for an Early Years Transformation Lead in Southeast England. This 6-month contract (with possible extension) requires significant experience in the Early Years sector, strategic change leadership, and a commitment to inclusion. The role involves coordinating improvements across Early Years services and ensuring quality delivery with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days onsite. Competitive daily rate offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the Early Years sector, especially in leadership roles.
• Ability to navigate Local Authority Early Years services and their responsibilities.
• Proven track record in driving strategic change and gathering insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate response to peer-review recommendations.
• Work with Early Years providers to enhance service quality.
• Strengthen multi-agency partnerships for better outcomes.

Skills

Leadership in Early Years sector

Understanding of Local Authority services

Driving strategic change

Commitment to inclusion

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Early Years Transformation Lead

Salary: £400–450/day. Job type: 6‑month contract (possible extension to 12 months). Location: Southeast England (hybrid, 3 days onsite).

Our local authority client is looking for an experienced Early Years Transformation Lead to drive improvements across Early Years services in line with the DfE Best Start in Life strategy. This role offers the chance to deliver meaningful, system‑level impact for children and families.

The Role

You will lead and co‑ordinate the response to recent peer‑review recommendations, working with Early Years providers, partners and services to strengthen quality, inclusion and overall delivery. This is a strategic role requiring strong relationship‑building, insight and leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in the Early Years sector, ideally with leadership background.
• Strong understanding of Local Authority Early Years services and statutory responsibilities.
• Ability to drive strategic change, identify best practice and gather provider insight.
• Commitment to inclusion, multi‑agency working and improving outcomes for children.

Desirable

• Knowledge of SEND in Early Years.
• Experience in quality improvement and supporting providers.
• Familiarity with DfE policy and national Early Years initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Must

• Be able to commit to 3 days a week onsite presence.
• Have a vehicle to travel with business insurance.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email your updated CV to Ackerman Pierce.