Sector Support and Development Consultant
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,314 to £37,938 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1062/1003 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Sector Support and Development Consultant to join us in the Early Years and Childcare Support Team.
Could you support settings to meet the statutory requirements outlined in section 3 of the Early Years Foundation Stage to create a culture of vigilance to help keep children safe?
You would be required to deliver training, complete audits and work alongside the Early Years Sector and out of school provision. Promoting efficient and effective delivery of the Early Years and childcare provision within Lincolnshire. You will contribute to the improved early years educational outcomes for children with a focus on supporting providers to create a high-quality, welcoming, and safe setting where children can enjoy learning and grow in confidence.
The postholder is required to have at least 2 years’ experience of working in an Early Years setting post qualification and should be qualified to at least Level 4 (HNC/D, NVQ4, Foundation Degree, Intermediate Diploma) Early Years, Childcare or Education.
As part of your role, you would work alongside other members of the Early Years and Childcare Support team and other professionals, this will also mean working closely with the early years and childcare sector, building strong relationships and supporting a sector led improvement model. Additionally, you will work closely with Early Help Consultants to ensure providers are confident in following local processes around Early Help, offering holistic support for families.
A full driving licence is essential for this role, as you will be required to drive to early years settings and childminders across Lincolnshire.
Please contact Katherine.Gilliatt@lincolnshire.gov.uk for further information about the post.
Interviews will take place on the 23rd July 2025
Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Could you support settings to meet the statutory requirements outlined in section 3 of the Early Years Foundation Stage to create a culture of vigilance to help keep children safe?
You would be required to deliver training, complete audits and work alongside the Early Years Sector and out of school provision. Promoting efficient and effective delivery of the Early Years and childcare provision within Lincolnshire. You will contribute to the improved early years educational outcomes for children with a focus on supporting providers to create a high-quality, welcoming, and safe setting where children can enjoy learning and grow in confidence.
The postholder is required to have at least 2 years’ experience of working in an Early Years setting post qualification and should be qualified to at least Level 4 (HNC/D, NVQ4, Foundation Degree, Intermediate Diploma) Early Years, Childcare or Education.
As part of your role, you would work alongside other members of the Early Years and Childcare Support team and other professionals, this will also mean working closely with the early years and childcare sector, building strong relationships and supporting a sector led improvement model. Additionally, you will work closely with Early Help Consultants to ensure providers are confident in following local processes around Early Help, offering holistic support for families.
A full driving licence is essential for this role, as you will be required to drive to early years settings and childminders across Lincolnshire.
Please contact Katherine.Gilliatt@lincolnshire.gov.uk for further information about the post.
Interviews will take place on the 23rd July 2025
Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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