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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Wraparound/HAF Project Lead

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 – £51,356

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham City Council is committed to ensuring every child and family has access to high‑quality, inclusive, and sustainable childcare and holiday provision. We are now seeking a motivated and forward‑thinking Wraparound HAF Project Lead to drive the implementation of the Wraparound Childcare Expansion and Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programmes across the city.

As the Wraparound HAF Project Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding childcare and holiday provision across Birmingham. You will:

• Lead the delivery of the Wraparound Childcare Expansion and HAF programmes.
• Map current wraparound childcare provision and identify sufficiency gaps across the city.
• Support the development of new childcare places to meet parental demand.
• Consult with parents, carers, providers, and children to understand local needs.
• Provide business planning and marketing support to new and existing childcare providers.
• Inspire and influence headteachers, governors, senior leaders, and childcare practitioners.
• Build and strengthen cross‑sector provider networks.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and risk management.
• Analyse and evaluate complex data to report to internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding in all aspects of the role.

You will also line‑manage a small team, including Development Workers (3) and a Finance Officer (1).

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience leading and motivating cross‑functional teams.
• Strong programme and project management experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Experience producing complex written and verbal reports.
• Political sensitivity and the ability to manage sensitive information.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Analytical skills to interpret and present data effectively.
• A creative, innovative approach to service improvement.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements, wraparound childcare quality frameworks, SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act, and Children & Families Act.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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