Service Manager – Inclusion Services

## Service Manager – Inclusion Services
* Early Years Scotland
* Full time
* from £40,800
* Hybrid:  Glasgow
* Closing  6th November 2026
* Advertised from 19th October 2026
* 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday#### Role Are you an experienced leader with a passion for inclusion and improving outcomes for young children with additional support needs and their families?

Early Years Scotland is seeking an ambitious and knowledgeable Service Manager to lead the development, delivery andgrowth of our Inclusion Services, building on the success of our Creating Caring Connections programme. This isan exciting opportunity to shape and expand innovative services that support children, families and practitioners across Scotland.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Inclusion Services, ensuring high-quality, responsive and impactful support for children with additional support needs andtheir families. You will develop programmes, build partnerships and champion inclusive practice across the earlyyears sector.

You will also play a key role in supporting practitioners and partner organisations through the design and delivery of specialist professional learning, helping to build confidence, knowledge and capacity to meet the diverse needs of children and families.

Early Years Scotland is a registered charity and Scotland’s leading national specialist organisation dedicated to supporting our youngest children, from pre-birth to age five. With over 50 years of experience, we are committed to improving outcomes for children, supporting families and strengthening the early years workforce.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead the strategic development and delivery of Early Years Scotland’s Inclusion Services.
* Build upon and  expand the successful Creating Caring Connections programme, increasing its reach and impact.
* Lead,  coach and develop staff teams, providing professional supervision and supporting a culture of reflective  practice.
* Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, health services, education  providers and third-sector organisations.
* Design and delivery specialist professional learning relating  to inclusion, neurodiversity, attachment, trauma-informed practice and family support.
* Support early  learning and childcare settings and partners to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children  with additional support needs.
* Manage projects and services, ensuring effective governance,  safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
* Monitor and evaluate programme impact, using  evidence and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
* Contribute to organisational planning, funding  opportunities and service development.
* Represent Early Years Scotland locally and nationally, acting as  a champion for inclusion and children’s rights.
** What We Are Looking For
*** Proven experience leading services, projects or programmes supporting children and families.
* Significant  experience supporting children with additional support needs and their families.
* Experience managing,  coaching and developing staff teams.
* Experience working effectively within multi-agency  partnerships.
* Knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and inclusive practice.
* Experience  developing and delivering training, professional learning or workforce development programmes.
* Strong  understanding of GIRFEC, The Promise, UNCRC, Additional Support for Learning legislation and early years  policy.
* Experience monitoring and evaluating outcomes and using evidence to inform service  improvement.
* Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
** Qualifications
* * Applicants should hold a relevant degree…