Outreach Officer; Early Years Entitlements Position

We are looking to recruit an Outreach Officer to join the EYE team, to analyse the take up of funded childcare across Lincolnshire and assist families across Lincolnshire to maximise their entitlements. The ideal candidate will pay attention to detail and enjoy working with statistics. The role will involve data analysis, to identify trends and patterns of take up and eligibility.

We are looking for an excellent communicator, who will work closely with parents, childcare providers and professionals to expand their awareness of the government offers available, and increase the number of children accessing their early education entitlements.

The post holder will be required to gather intelligence on any potential barriers affecting families and their ability to access their early years place. The individual should be passionate about early years education and changing lives through childcare. This is a 1 year fixed term post. This could be a secondment opportunity for an internal candidate.

• Analysing take up and eligibility data and identifying patterns in demographics of EYE usage to inform decision making and sufficiency planning.
• Communicate directly with families to understand barriers to take up of EYE
• Embed new and innovative ways of thinking to promote usage of EYE to families, working collaboratively with childcare providers and professionals.
• Conduct virtual and face to face audits to ensure compliance with the EYE funding requirements across the county as directed by the Lead Consultant (EYE).
• To support other general administrative and clerical duties as requested, including report writing, data reporting and dealing with both parent and provider queries

You will have an eye for detail and a flexible approach to be able to react and adapt on a daily basis. You will need to demonstrate extensive networking skills to ensure collaborative working across the sector to promote take up of the entitlements. You will be required to build effective relationships both internally and externally, so effective communication skills are essential to be able to provide careful and considered responses.

A good working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel will be beneficia.

The post holder will be required to have a driving license with access to a car and be able to travel and work in a timely and flexible manner to undertake the duties of the role. Some travel will be required across the county to meet service demand.

Closing date: 1st March

Interviews planned for: 13th & 14th March

This is a fixed contract to 31st March 2027.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you toconnectandcollaborateremotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process ifsupport with this is needed.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.