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Erith, Greater London (Hybrid)
£47,841 - £52,161 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

The Alliance is looking to recruit a Children's Services Manager to join the Children's Services Department to lead our services in the South and South East of EnglandThis role focusses on supporting our settings in this area however, you will need to be available to support settings nationally as required.

Main duties:

  • To ensure that Early Years Alliance settings offer outstanding early years care and education and meet the charity’s mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged.
  • Alongside the Children’s Services Director and Children’s Services Managers you will lead the development of our early years settings, championing high quality and creative early years practice.
  • To provide skilled leadership to Setting Managers, enabling them to develop their skills and effectively deliver high quality early years. 
  • Leading on complex issues including being lead contact for Ofsted, Safeguarding and Personnel Issues.

Benefits:

  • 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
  • Enhanced sickness pay
  • Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
  • Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
  • Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
  • Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
  • A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
  • Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
  • Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
  • A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being

Essential criteria:

  • Level 6 qualification in Early Years or Leadership and Management.
  • Extensive experience in early years at a senior level.
  • Full and relevant early years qualification.

Hours per week: 35

Weeks per year: 52

Organisation
Early Years Alliance View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 501 - 1000

To support early years providers to deliver high quality, affordable and sustainable care and learning to families.

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Posted on: 10 February 2026
Closing date: 10 March 2026 at 16:32
Job ref: 3414
Tags: Early Years, Youth / Children

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