Job Number HCC26838
Location:
Stevenage Directorate:
Childrens Services Salary Range:
£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum Contract Type:
Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time Closing date:
22-Jan-2025 Job Title:
Project Officer Starting Salary:
£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum Hours:
37.0 Contract Type:
Fixed term contract until 31.03.2026 About the team
This is a new post that has been created to support the existing childcare network in Hertfordshire and to build on these networks to ensure that there is sufficient childcare capacity to meet parental demand. This is an exciting time to become involved in Early Years and be part of the roll out of the government's biggest ever childcare expansion of free childcare which will be available to working parents (eligibility criteria apply) of children aged 9 months and over. The postholder will be part of a team who have responsibility for the implementation of the Hertfordshire childcare expansion strategy. About the role
The purpose of the role is: To provide support to various projects within the Childcare Sufficiency team. To help prepare project documentation and monitor project plans. You will be individually responsible for the delivery of smaller projects within the Childcare Sufficiency team. Undertake research, accessing new technology and using the project management tools available. Analyse information and data, produce reports and highlight relevant issues and concerns which relate to the needs of the expansion programme. Plan, prepare and present information at workshops and briefings to a variety of audiences both internal and external. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders. Resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner. You will work with childcare providers to expand their provision. You will be required to communicate what the new entitlements are with parents and encourage take-up. Engaging with stakeholders and seeking their commitment to the childcare expansion programme. Opportunity to plan and deliver your own individual projects. About you
It is essential that the successful candidate: Has experience of working within the childcare / early years sector. Knowledge of the early years and childcare sector and relevant legislation. Experience of delivering individual small work-based projects. Experience of analysing data and supporting complex projects. Can demonstrate knowledge and experience of partnership working. Has proven communication skills to meet differing audiences' needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with early years / childcare experience and knowledge to support the sector in delivering these new entitlements. Contact Information
To hear more about this opportunity please contact David Shevlane (Development Manager) on 01992 556199 or via email at
david.shevlane@hertfordshire.gov.uk
for an informal discussion about the role. As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and includes any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert/job profile to allow the panel to fully recognize your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered for a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Additional Information
Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
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Stevenage Directorate:
Childrens Services Salary Range:
£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum Contract Type:
Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time Closing date:
22-Jan-2025 Job Title:
Project Officer Starting Salary:
£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum Hours:
37.0 Contract Type:
Fixed term contract until 31.03.2026 About the team
This is a new post that has been created to support the existing childcare network in Hertfordshire and to build on these networks to ensure that there is sufficient childcare capacity to meet parental demand. This is an exciting time to become involved in Early Years and be part of the roll out of the government's biggest ever childcare expansion of free childcare which will be available to working parents (eligibility criteria apply) of children aged 9 months and over. The postholder will be part of a team who have responsibility for the implementation of the Hertfordshire childcare expansion strategy. About the role
The purpose of the role is: To provide support to various projects within the Childcare Sufficiency team. To help prepare project documentation and monitor project plans. You will be individually responsible for the delivery of smaller projects within the Childcare Sufficiency team. Undertake research, accessing new technology and using the project management tools available. Analyse information and data, produce reports and highlight relevant issues and concerns which relate to the needs of the expansion programme. Plan, prepare and present information at workshops and briefings to a variety of audiences both internal and external. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders. Resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner. You will work with childcare providers to expand their provision. You will be required to communicate what the new entitlements are with parents and encourage take-up. Engaging with stakeholders and seeking their commitment to the childcare expansion programme. Opportunity to plan and deliver your own individual projects. About you
It is essential that the successful candidate: Has experience of working within the childcare / early years sector. Knowledge of the early years and childcare sector and relevant legislation. Experience of delivering individual small work-based projects. Experience of analysing data and supporting complex projects. Can demonstrate knowledge and experience of partnership working. Has proven communication skills to meet differing audiences' needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with early years / childcare experience and knowledge to support the sector in delivering these new entitlements. Contact Information
To hear more about this opportunity please contact David Shevlane (Development Manager) on 01992 556199 or via email at
david.shevlane@hertfordshire.gov.uk
for an informal discussion about the role. As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and includes any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert/job profile to allow the panel to fully recognize your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered for a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Additional Information
Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
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