Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Are you ready to support the Early Years Alliance''s mission to create better futures for children and families, particularly those of the most disadvantaged? If yes, then this is the role for you. The Alliance is looking to recruit a Children''s Services Manager to join the Children''s Services Department to lead our services in the North of England and East Midlands. 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 Enhanc