Early Years Workforce Development Specialist

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is hiring a full-time Grade C Early Years Workforce Development Officer to support the Best Start in Life strategy, aligning workforce development training and leadership across the sector to deliver high-quality, inclusive practice.

Based in Birmingham, you will work within the Early Years and Childcare Service, coordinating recruitment, leadership development, training and professional development, and cross-sector collaboration with health, family hubs and providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in early education settings or policy understanding.
• Ability to align training and leadership development across organisations.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead on recruitment and retention strategies for the early years sector.
• Promote leadership development through mentoring and professional development.
• Coordinate training and professional development offerings across organisations.

Job description

Birmingham City Council is hiring a full-time Grade C Early Years Workforce Development Officer to support the Best Start in Life strategy, aligning workforce development training and leadership across the sector to deliver high-quality, inclusive practice.

Based in Birmingham, you will work within the Early Years and Childcare Service, coordinating recruitment, leadership development, training and professional development, and cross-sector collaboration with health, family hubs and providers.