Overview

Post title: Information and Compliance Officer

Post number: SS.72938

Salary: £36,363 - £39,862 per year

Job description: Information and Compliance Officer (SS.72938) Job description ( PDF, 311 KB )

Directorate/department: Social Services

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Closing date: 11.45pm, 29 October 2025

Further information

Are you passionate about improving childcare services in Swansea? Do you work in a childcare setting or hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare? Do you believe in the power of data to shape better services and outcomes for children and families?

We're looking for a motivated individual to support Swansea's childcare sufficiency work—helping us gather and analyse data that informs future developments and supports our reporting to Welsh Government. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic planning of high-quality childcare provision across the city.

In this role, you will:

• Support the collection and analysis of childcare sufficiency data across Swansea.
• Help develop smart data systems and tools that generate clear, actionable insights.
• Champion secure information sharing to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Work closely with a small, friendly, and experienced team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Provide line management for a small team responsible for delivering the Childcare Offer for Wales, offering guidance, support, and oversight to ensure high-quality service delivery.

What we\'re looking for:

• Experience working in a childcare setting or a relevant Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification.
• A keen interest in data and its role in shaping public services.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to improving childcare provision.
• Join us in shaping the future of childcare in Swansea and ensuring every child has the best start in life.

What you\'ll do

• Use your expertise to support Swansea Council's statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006.
• Collate and analyse local childcare data to identify gaps and inform strategic planning.
• Lead on information management and data sharing protocols within the Commissioning Hub.
• Contribute to the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and refresh cycles, helping shape future provision.

What You\'ll Get

• A supportive team environment with regular supervision and mentoring.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to make a real impact in a sector that matters.

For an informal discussion, please contact Claire Bevan (Early Years & Childcare Programmes) on 01792 635672

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding