Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Manager

About the role

The Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Manager will lead the coordination and delivery of a high‑profile, DfE‑funded programme designed to improve outcomes for young children through the promotion of evidence‑informed early years practice. The postholder will manage project delivery against key performance indicators, build and maintain strong partnerships across the education and early years sector, oversee monitoring and evaluation activities, and ensure high‑quality professional learning opportunities and resources are accessible to providers across the region. The role also includes leading stakeholder engagement, developing networks of early years professionals, providing strategic support and guidance, and working closely with partners and funders to maximise the Hub’s impact and achieve programme objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver the DfE‑funded Early Years Stronger Practice Hub programme.
• Manage project delivery against agreed key performance indicators.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships across the education and early years sector.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities to track programme impact.
• Ensure high‑quality professional learning opportunities and resources are accessible to providers region‑wide.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and develop networks of early years professionals.
• Provide strategic support and guidance to partners and funders.
• Contribute to a collaborative working environment within EQUA Mead Learning Trust.

Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Ability to provide at least two references, the most recent being from your current or most recent employer.
• Full employment history, including any periods of inactivity.
• Compliance with safer recruitment regulations (applications must not be submitted as a CV).

Pay

£39,862 – £41,771 per annum pro rata (or £36,045 – £38,628 per annum pro rata for part‑time).

Schedule

Full‑time, 37 hours per week across 41 weeks per year. Fixed‑term contract.