Early Years Strategic Development Officer - Waverley Court - EDN30646
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Job Description
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Position: Early Years Strategic Development Officer - fixed term until 30/04/2026
Location: Waverley Court
Salary: £37,626 - £44,257 (pro-rata for part-time)
Hours: 18 per week, 52 weeks
This role involves advancing policies and initiatives to ensure the Council meets its duties under the Children and Young People’s Act (2014), the national Early Years Framework, Edinburgh’s Early Years Strategy and Action Plan, and Edinburgh’s Parent and Carers Strategy and Action Plan.
The successful candidate will work as an effective team member to support the quality delivery of early learning and childcare for children aged 0-5 years, develop affordable childcare options for children aged 0-12 years, and support parents and carers to promote positive outcomes for children.
This position is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If the candidate has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where all staff feel valued, included, and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce in enriching our organization.
In our efforts to improve our organizational culture, we are shifting from a traditional competency-based interview approach to a behavioral and technical skills-based approach. This new method aims to better assess how candidates think and embody our core Behaviours of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility. More information is available on Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary with annual increases until the top of the range is reached.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Government Administration
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