Overview

Quality Development Advisor, Surrey County Council. This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £41,585 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. The role is hybrid, supporting Early Years providers across the county, working remotely (including from home) and in the Council's offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, guidance, and practical support to early years providers across Surrey
• Lead on priority workstreams and develop best practice approaches to inclusive early education
• Design and deliver training packages and support programmes tailored to sector needs
• Use data to monitor impact, evaluate effectiveness, and inform continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Early Years Advisors and other professionals to ensure a consistent and joined-up approach
• Prepare evaluation reports and impact assessments to a high standard

This role does not include direct line management responsibilities; however, you will need to demonstrate ability to lead and manage others through projects, training delivery, or sector support.

Qualifications and Experience

• A full and relevant Early Years degree (as defined by the Department for Education) with significant experience across the 0-5 age range
• Strong working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted inspection framework
• Understanding of quality improvement systems, guidance, and legislation
• Proven ability to analyse and evaluate data to improve outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with evidence of leadership and management experience
• Experience in writing, facilitating, and delivering training
• Familiarity with the Best Start for Surrey Strategy and National Quality Improvement Principles

Benefits

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 after 2 years and 31 after 5 years, plus bank holidays; option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer\'s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub with resources

Application Details

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/09/2025. An enhanced DBS check will be required for regulated activity, and relevant safeguarding checks apply.

There is potential for Local Government Reorganisation, with terms and conditions remaining intact during transition to one of the new unitary councils in 2027.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Reasonable adjustments are available on request during the interview and selection process.