Childcare Improvement Sufficiency Officer- (Fixed Term)

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall Glenfield LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum (pro rata for part time) ( Pay Award Pending) Working Hours: 18.5 Hours per week Contract Type: Fixed term for (12 months) or Secondment for (12 months ) Closing Date: 31st May 2026: Interview Date(s): 4th June 2026: We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Early Years, Inclusion and Childcare Service as a Childcare Improvement & Sufficiency Officer on a one-year fixed-term basis (or secondment opportunity). About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly skilled and enthusiastic team. You will play a key role in supporting new childcare providers through the Ofsted registration process, as well as working with existing school-age childcare settings to ensure the delivery of high-quality provision. You will also need to be willing to travel to appointments and a range of venues as required. Key Responsibilities: An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement . - To support new providers entering...