Early Years Strategy Lead (Interim) Fixed-Term Assignment | Flexible Working Chichester Competitive Salary Are you an experienced early years leader with a strong commercial mindset? I’m looking for a strategic consultant to help unlock growth, strengthen workforce capacity, and build a sustainable future across three nursery settings. The Role You’ll work closely with senior leadership to tackle one of the biggest challenges in early years provision: staffing and capacity. Despite strong demand and full registration capacity, current staffing levels are limiting occupancy to around 50–60%. One rural setting faces additional recruitment challenges—creating a unique and impactful brief. This is a high-impact, short-term assignment where your expertise will directly shape future growth and sustainability. What You’ll Deliver * A full diagnostic review of staffing, deployment, and workforce capacity * A targeted recruitment plan for a hard-to-staff rural nursery * A costed 3-year workforce and capacity strategy across all settings * Practical recommendations to improve: * Staffing models * Leadership capacity * Recruitment and retention * A clear action plan with risks, priorities, and next steps What You’ll Be Doing * Reviewing current staffing structures, ratios, and leadership capacity * Analysing how staffing impacts occupancy and financial performance * Iden...