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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Early Years Funding Coordinator to provide strategic leadership and operational management of early education funding across the city. Working within the Education – Early Years and Childcare Service, you will ensure eligible children and families can access high-quality, fully funded early years provision. You will play a key role in supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children to achieve the best possible start in life, while ensuring public funding is used responsibly, compliantly and to maximum impact.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure eligible children and families can access high-quality, fully funded early years provision
Support vulnerable and disadvantaged children to achieve the best possible start in life
Ensure public funding is used responsibly, compliantly and to maximum impact
Lead and oversee the delivery of early education funding across Portsmouth
Manage the day-to-day operation of early years funding programmes
Coordinate targeted outreach activity and provide clear information, advice and guidance
Line manage the Early Education Funding Officer and Funding Outreach Officers
Work with key stakeholders to monitor performance and support continuous improvement
Requirements:
A recognised professional qualification in social work, education, health or a degree in childcare or other relevant field
Proven experience working across early years and childcare services, children’s services, health and partner agencies
Strong understanding of early education funding streams and eligibility criteria
Experience of project management, performance monitoring and evaluation
Sound knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Experience of line management, staff supervision and professional development
Confidence in presenting information clearly to a range of audiences
A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice