Early Learning and Childcare Advisor

This is an exciting opportunity to join the national charity for children’s nurseries, at a crucial time for Scotland’s early learning and childcare, with an unprecedented level of public policy attention and government investment. We are looking for an Early Learning and Childcare Advisor to join a great team, based in Edinburgh.

Position: Early Learning and Childcare Advisor

Location: Edinburgh

Hours: Part time, 18.5 hours per week

Salary: £14,045.40 pro rata (£28,090.00 FTE)

Duration: Contract until March 2022

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

Closing Date: Monday 12th April 2021

Interview Date: Week commencing 19th April 2021

The Role

As Early Learning and Childcare Advisor you will play a key role in supporting the organisations contribution to policy development and guidance on the delivery of early learning and childcare. You will also have responsibility for developing and delivering professional development opportunities for members.

About You

The Early Learning and Childcare Advisor will have outstanding communication skills, be great at building relationships, and be able to digest information and understand and analyse complex issues. A sound practical knowledge of the early learning and childcare sector, and the national and local government policy context for nurseries are essential.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

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