Senior Early Years Planning & Place Lead

London Borough of Newham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Newham is seeking an experienced Early Years Sufficiency Planning and Organisation Officer to lead operational planning and analysis across the borough. You will bring deep knowledge of early years sectors, statutory duties and project management to ensure sufficient high-quality places for children and families.

Based in Newham, the role requires expertise in sufficiency planning, place forecasting, and stakeholder engagement to deliver robust organisational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of Local Authority statutory duties in childcare sufficiency.
• Experience with early years organisation and place forecasting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on operational planning, analysis and organisation of Early Years provision borough-wide.
• Engage stakeholders and manage projects related to sufficiency planning and placement forecasting.

Job description

The London Borough of Newham is seeking an experienced Early Years Sufficiency Planning and Organisation Officer to lead operational planning and analysis across the borough. You will bring deep knowledge of early years sectors, statutory duties and project management to ensure sufficient high-quality places for children and families.

Based in Newham, the role requires expertise in sufficiency planning, place forecasting, and stakeholder engagement to deliver robust organisational outcomes.