We are looking for an early year’s entitlements & sufficiency officer to work as part of our newly formed early years and childcare service. This is an exciting time to join our small and friendly team as we develop and embed the many government initiatives and drive service improvements, including implementation of our Best Start in Life plan.
You will be working in a high paced data focused environment therefore a flexible approach and the ability to work on your own initiative is essential.
The successful applicant should have a detailed working knowledge of early education and childcare statutory guidance and childcare sufficiency, in addition to a high level of ICT skills, with proven experience of using IT software including excel and Synergy.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role with some days working from home and others in our city centre office, ideally situated near the train station and main bus routes.
What we offer:
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A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families across the city
You will require excellent communication and negotiating skills with the ability to support parents / partners in a sensitive and appropriate manner.
If you’re looking for a new challenge in early years / looking to develop your career, we welcome your application.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
This post is suitable as a job sharing position.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Dawn Wood, Early Years & Childcare Programme Reforms Lead at
[email protected] or Tel: 07704663057.
Closing date: Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 20 July 2026
