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Job details: Early Years and Childcare Development Officer Salary Range: £34,434 – £37,280Work Location: Oxford City Hours per week: 1 FTE (37 hrs per week)Contract type: PermanentClosing date: 24 August 2026Interview date: Provisional 31 August 2026 (TBC)Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records CheckAbout the RoleThis is an exciting time to be joining the Early Years and Childcare Sufficiency Team. This role will play an integral part in the team’s expansion of the school aged childcare programme. The successful candidate will be someone who is confident to deliver support and advice to headteachers, school governors and childcare providers. About youThe Successful applicant will be well organised, a good communicator and able to understand and articulate the essentials for running a sustainable childcare provision. Candidates must possess a solid grasp of the options available to schools wishing to expand or open new provision. They should be knowledgeable about employer responsibilities and able to direct providers to appropriate sources of expert advice. Applicants must possess the skills needed to audit grant funded projects and be confident when asking for evidence to support the delivery of developments.Rewards and BenefitsCulture of flexible working Technology to support agile working where role permits Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidaysOption to ‘buy’ additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing developmentYour office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.Our commitment to:Equality, Diversity and InclusionA t Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to: SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to: Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.