Your new company

• Supporting early childhood development through play and parent engagement
• Empowering families as primary educators
• Improving access to wider services through advocacy and signposting
• Reducing inequalities and promoting inclusion

Your new role

• Lead, manage, and develop the Toybox Project to ensure successful delivery against objectives
• Oversee planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of services
• Manage a team of ~11 staff, including community-based project workers

• Ensure services are child-led, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate
• Maintain high standards across home visiting and outreach delivery

• Lead on safeguarding, ensuring robust processes in a high-risk environment
• Apply strong expertise in early years development (0–4)

• Build trusted relationships with families from diverse and marginalised communities
• Demonstrate strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Advocate for families and support access to health, education, and social care services

• Develop and maintain partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies
• Represent the project in networks, meetings, and forums

• Lead on monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to funders
• Analyse and present impact data (qualitative and quantitative)
• Support budget oversight and financial reporting

• Work flexibly across locations with regular travel required
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and staff development

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree (or equivalent) in Early Years, Education, Social Work, or Community Work
• Experience in project management or service delivery leadership
• Experience managing or supervising staff
• Strong knowledge of child development and safeguarding
• Experience working with children, young people, and families
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills (particularly linked to outcomes or funding)
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and communities
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

What you'll get in return

• £41,511 - £44,711
• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working with flexibility across locations
• Mileage/travel expenses covered

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact service supporting vulnerable children and families
• A meaningful, purpose-driven role with visible community impact
• Chance to develop and shape an innovative programme
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth
• Work within a supportive, values-led and inclusive organisation

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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