Childcare Development and Sufficiency Officer - School Aged Childcare Focus

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Salary: Grade 7, £32,597 - £36,363 per annum.
37 hours per week
Temporary 12-month contract

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:
As a Childcare Development and Sufficiency Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring children and families across Wigan have access to high-quality childcare and school-aged provision. Working with schools, childminders, nurseries and other childcare providers, you will support the development and sustainability of childcare services, including breakfast clubs, after-school and holiday provision. You will analyse childcare sufficiency data, support business planning and funding applications, and help shape local childcare provision to meet current and future demand.

About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about improving access to high-quality childcare for children and families. You will have experience of working with schools, childcare providers or community organisations and be confident in building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll be able to provide practical advice, business support and guidance to help establish and sustain childcare provision, including breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and support projects from planning through to delivery.

About us:
You'll join a passionate and supportive Early Learning and Childcare team committed to improving outcomes for children and families across the borough. We work collaboratively with schools, childcare providers and partners to develop innovative solutions that expand access to quality childcare. At Wigan Council, we are proud of our Be Wigan values and our commitment to supporting staff through opportunities for learning, development, wellbeing and flexible working. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to children, families and communities.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Angela Bostock - Early Years Operational Support Manager at angela.bostock@wigan.gov.uk

Interview date: Friday 2^nd October 2026

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