Childcare Champion for Providers
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,024 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Do you want to use your passion for improving outcomes for children and families to make a real difference
Ready to be part of a team that helps support families to secure school-age childcare?
What will your day look like?
Reporting to the Education Projects Lead you will work with schools, childcare providers and families to ensure there is sufficient, high quality, and inclusive school age childcare across North East Lincolnshire. You’ll analyse local need, support the development of new and existing provision, offer guidance to providers and contribute to key programmes such as The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF), the wraparound childcare expansion and free breakfast clubs.
Who are we looking for?
Someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, confident in partnership working, and able to turn data into meaningful action. You will be a strong communicator and solution focused.
Your work will directly shape the school age childcare landscape, helping children and families, and to support those with SEND or facing disadvantage, providing opportunities they can access to thrive.
Why join us?
This is an exciting time to join a team that is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
You’ll contribute to programmes that make a real difference in our community, with opportunities to shape school-age childcare provision and influence positive change.
For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Wilson Email: Rebecca.wilson@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
Advert closing date: 22nd February
We aim to interview candidates Monday 2nd March
We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions the day prior in advance of meeting us.
Please note: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a level appropriate to the post. It is a contractual and essential requirement that the successful candidate is registered with the DBS Update Service. You have 30 calendar days from the "date of issue" printed on your standard or enhanced DBS certificate to register for the DBS Update Service using the certificate number.
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.
We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) #FindYourSpace
Get to know us better
Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.
We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Ready to be part of a team that helps support families to secure school-age childcare?
What will your day look like?
Reporting to the Education Projects Lead you will work with schools, childcare providers and families to ensure there is sufficient, high quality, and inclusive school age childcare across North East Lincolnshire. You’ll analyse local need, support the development of new and existing provision, offer guidance to providers and contribute to key programmes such as The Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF), the wraparound childcare expansion and free breakfast clubs.
Who are we looking for?
Someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families, confident in partnership working, and able to turn data into meaningful action. You will be a strong communicator and solution focused.
Your work will directly shape the school age childcare landscape, helping children and families, and to support those with SEND or facing disadvantage, providing opportunities they can access to thrive.
Why join us?
This is an exciting time to join a team that is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
You’ll contribute to programmes that make a real difference in our community, with opportunities to shape school-age childcare provision and influence positive change.
For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Wilson Email: Rebecca.wilson@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
Advert closing date: 22nd February
We aim to interview candidates Monday 2nd March
We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions the day prior in advance of meeting us.
Please note: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a level appropriate to the post. It is a contractual and essential requirement that the successful candidate is registered with the DBS Update Service. You have 30 calendar days from the "date of issue" printed on your standard or enhanced DBS certificate to register for the DBS Update Service using the certificate number.
We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications.
We love AI and think it plays a great role in the world of work. However, for your application, we want to hear from YOU! As such, we will be testing applications to determine the use of AI, and applications that have heavily utilised the function will be scrutinised for suitability.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) #FindYourSpace
Get to know us better
Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.
We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
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