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Early Learning and Childcare Advisor
We are looking for an Early Learning and Childcare Advisor to join the team based in Scotland, in this remote working role.
Position: Early Learning and Childcare Advisor
Location: Remote/Scotland
Hours: Part-time, hours per week
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pro rata
Contract: Temporary contract until 31st March 2026
Benefits: Include 26 days’ holiday, rising to 30 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patterns
Closing Date: 10th October 2025. Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis so this role may close earlier than advertised.
The Role
The Early Learning and Childcare Advisor supports the organisations contribution to policy development and guidance on the delivery of early learning and childcare. Ensuring an effective voice of the sector in Scotland is critical to success, as will strengthening support for and developing our membership base. The Early Learning and Childcare Advisor supports delivery of the Scottish Government contract ensuring achievement of targets.
The role also involves the development of training, publications and other products and services for Scotland members.
The Early Learning and Childcare Advisor will be supported by the National Operations Manager (Scotland) and the NDNA central team.
Main duties include:
1. Support the National Operations Manager (Scotland) to ensure Scottish Government contract is delivered to meet all agreed criteria
2. Support policy development and guidance on the delivery of early learning and childcare in Scotland, ensuring nurseries have access to appropriate information, support, guidance, and training to contribute to improved quality of delivery of early learning and childcare
3. Track and report on sales and trends to inform the development of products and services
4. Support the National Operations Manager (Scotland) in the completion of sector consultations
5. Gather intelligence and research from nurseries and public and third sector partners/stakeholders to inform on national policy and representation work and Scottish Government national policy as related to private nurseries
6. Ensure effective dissemination of information to members, colleagues, other agencies
7. Develop and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with partners and other agencies at regional and national level to enhance and promote activities and ensure maximum benefit for long-term sustainability and our members
8. Promote the benefits of membership and access to its products, services and support
About You
We are looking for someone with a degree level qualification or equivalent experience in childcare and also:
9. First hand experience of working in an Early Learning and Childcare role
10. Experience of managing a demand-led workload
11. Business and strategic planning
12. Strong customer service or related experience.
To apply please 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.
You may also have experience in areas such as EYF, Childcare, Nursery, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Early Years Advisor, Childcare Advisor, Early Years and Childcare Advisor, Early Years and Childcare Support. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.