The Alliance is looking to recruit a Children''s Services Manager to join the Children''s Services Department to lead our services in the South and South East of England. This role focusses on supporting our settings in this area however, you will need to be available to support settings nationally as required. Main duties: To ensure that Early Years Alliance settings offer outstanding early years care and education and meet the charity''s mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged. Alongside the Children''s Services Director and Children''s Services Managers you will lead the development of our early years settings, championing high quality and creative early years practice. To provide skilled leadership to Setting Managers, enabling them to develop their skills and effectively deliver high quality early years. Leading on complex issues including being lead contact for Ofsted, Safeguarding and Personnel Issues. Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees Enhanced sickness pay Employer and employee contribution pension scheme Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the ..... full job details .....