Impactful Early Years Sector Support Specialist

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting a Sector Support and Development Consultant to work across Lincolnshire, with travel as needed, on a 3-year fixed term. The role focuses on safeguarding, EYFS compliance, training delivery and sector improvement.

The post requires a degree or equivalent, Level 3 childcare qualification, strong knowledge of EYFS, and a valid UK driving licence for regular travel around Lincolnshire. Hybrid working arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• A degree, or equivalent experience and capability to work at degree level.
• A Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification with leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the 0 to 11 age range, EYFS, and Childcare Register.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection understanding.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Ofsted Inspection Toolkit.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Experience delivering professional training to providers.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in childcare settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with partners.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for Lincolnshire travel.

Responsibilities

• Support settings to meet statutory requirements focusing on safeguarding.
• Promote vigilance to keep children safe.
• Help settings understand the EYFS toolkit and inspections.
• Deliver training to providers across the sector.
• Conduct audits and quality reviews with early years settings.
• Collaborate with the Early Years and Childcare Support Team and partners.
• Build relationships to support sector-led improvement.
• Contribute to improved outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Degree level

Level 3 childcare

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Training delivery

Partnership working

Equality and inclusion

Driving licence

UK travel

Education

Degree or equivalent

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting a Sector Support and Development Consultant to work across Lincolnshire, with travel as needed, on a 3-year fixed term. The role focuses on safeguarding, EYFS compliance, training delivery and sector improvement.

The post requires a degree or equivalent, Level 3 childcare qualification, strong knowledge of EYFS, and a valid UK driving licence for regular travel around Lincolnshire. Hybrid working arrangements apply.