Early Years Sector Lead

Are you ready to take on a leadership role as our Early Years Sector Lead? Join our dynamic Curriculum team and embark on an exciting journey of growth and development in the work-based learning field.

Job Title: Early Years Sector Lead
Company: HIT Training
Location: Remote (work from home)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Connect2Care is a specialist division of HIT Training Ltd. We are a leading specialist training and apprenticeship provider for the UK's adult health & social care, early years and funeral industries. We know (we've done the research ourselves!) the positive impact apprenticeships have on improving an individual's skills and life chances, making businesses more efficient, and boosting the economy.

What you’ll do as an Early Years Sector Lead

As the Early Years Sector Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our curriculum offerings and establishing strong relationships within the early years sector. You will work closely with key stakeholders, supporting the overall HIT & C2C business strategy and ensuring the outstanding delivery of a range of qualifications, including apprenticeships and commercial courses.

Day to day duties will include:

• Identifying sector trends and requirements from external sources
• Developing relationships with external trade bodies and sector-specific working and collaborative groups
• Ensuring our current curriculum offer and delivery model meets the needs of the sector and complies with regulatory bodies including ESFA and Ofsted
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify and develop new business opportunities for Early Years
• Collaborating with the Quality Team to ensure that Quality priorities are met
• Collaborating with the Quality Team and Sales Business Development representative to ensure they are aware of Curriculum and Early Years sector priorities and developments
• Updating Operational Teams and Early Years Vocational Trainers on Early Years curriculum developments

About you

We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Early Years sector specialist with the following skills and experience:

• Signficiant experience across various roles within the Early Years industry, including a proven track record in a management or supervisory position.
• Strong understanding of the diverse Early Years establishments and their specific needs.
• Ability to represent the company and the sector at a national level, liaising with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and drive positive change.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building lasting relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in analyzing business and industry data to inform curriculum development.
• Desirable: L5+ qualification in Early Years management.

How we will help you

As an Ofsted ‘good’ training provider, we offer a variety of courses and opportunities to help you develop your skills. These include tailored personal development plans, access to qualifications to support you in all areas of your role and allocated time to developing your own Career.

Our Early Years Sector Lead with C2C can expect a competitive starting salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on your skills and experience.

Check out our fantastic, enhanced benefits package too:

• Flexible working options, plus all our roles are home based with equipment provided
• Medical benefits, including a private healthcare cash plan and dental insurance
• A range of employee assistance and well-being programmes including GP access, discounts and more!
• Company events, including our yearly Ski Trip and Conference as well as local team meetups and social hours
• 33 days of holiday as standard, along with a buy-and-sell scheme
• Up to 9% rate company pension
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance
• Mileage expenses

If you’d like to hear more about becoming our Early Years Sector Lead, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’re looking forward to getting to know you!