Due to internal promotions, the Early Years Alliance is excited to offer two rewarding opportunities to join our Business Development team as Early Years Development Officers, one of which will have a dedicated SEND focus.
Are you passionate about supporting the early years sector to deliver the highest quality education and care to children and their families? Do you thrive on developing and delivering training that meets the needs of early years professionals, members, and the wider community?
This is your chance to be part of a highly experienced and dedicated team working across England, and beyond, to provide high-quality continuing professional development (CPD) that makes a real difference.
About the Role
Home-based with a blend of virtual and face-to-face training delivery. You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of engaging, relevant training that supports educators in their professional journey. One role will focus specifically on SEND, helping to strengthen inclusive practice across the sector.
About You
You’ll have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent and an adult teaching qualification.
Strong knowledge of child development and the early years sector is essential.
You’ll be confident delivering training and passionate about empowering others.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Access to exciting training opportunities and the chance to develop new skills.
A role that offers real impact and the opportunity to help shape the future of early years education.
Ready to inspire and support the sector?
Apply now and be part of a team that’s making a difference every day.
Benefits
- A comprehensive induction and training support package will be provided to the successful candidate.
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
- Additional annual leave for long service
- 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
- 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 Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
- Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
- Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
- A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being
Main duties include:
- To develop, coordinate and undertake the delivery of high-quality training for Early Years Settings, through face to face and virtual delivery platforms.
- To promote and support the growth and retention of membership and insurance to the early years sector.
- To develop resources to support high quality practice in the early years sector
- To lead network sessions that are provided to the early years sector
- To support and attend internal and external in person events
- To support the Business Development Directorate with the income generation strategy, which will include assisting with funding applications
- To develop relationships with local partnerships such as, local authorities, education, health departments and other voluntary agencies.
All successful applicants will be required to register and subscribe with the DBS Update Service (if you have not already done so) or undertake a new enhanced disclosure and barring check.
Hours: 35 per week
Weeks: 52
Virtual interview date: 26 November 2025
Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview.