Early Years & Childcare Service Manager

Early Years & Childcare Service Manager – Gloucestershire County Council

We are looking jantar f experienced manager to drive improvements in the early years and childcare sector. Your leadership and operational expertise will be key to delivering high‑quality, inclusive provision and supporting positive developmental outcomes.

• Salary: £63,132 - £68,342 per annum
• Hours per week: 37.00
• Contract type:
  Permanent
• Location:
  
  Shire Hall, Block 3, 3rd Floor, Gloucester
• Closing date: 25/01/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 13291
• Flexible working arrangements – a mix of office and home work
• 30 days annual leave in a full year; option to purchase 10 additional字符串 (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Family‑friendly benefits, career development opportunities, supportive working environment with regular supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee discount scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)

• Line management responsibility combined with operational planning, delivery and development of the early years and childcare service.
• Collaboration with the Head of Service and Service Managers across the Education Service.
• Work with partners and stakeholders to ensure all children have access to high‑quality inclusive provision that supports positive developmental progress and successful transitions.
• Ensure the service meets professional standards and funding requirements.

• Experienced manager with knowledge of early education and childcare.
• Organised, proactive professional who can build effective relationships within system partners.
• Evidence resilience and political awareness to deliver within an increasingly challenging landscape.

• We are not currently able to offer sponsorship; candidates must have the right to work for at least 6 months.
• Internal applicants with a disability may email recrui to request consideration under the Disability Confident pledge.
• Right to work cannot be transferred from a sponsored role held with another employer.
• It is a legal requirement under the Immigration Act 2016 that anyone appointed to a customer‑f百分 role must be able to demonstrate confidence in fluent English for all spoken aspects of the role.

To apply, submit your application and personal statement through the “Apply Now” button.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Sarah Hylton at Sarah.

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Short‑listed candidates will be invited to interview week commencing 16/02/2026.