Childcare Capital Programme Manager

Cyflog: Grade 10 SCP 34 - SCP 38 £45.019 - £49.282

Neath Port Talbot Council is investing in the future of our youngest residents. We are currently seeking a passionate, driven and strategic Childcare Capital Programme Manager to help lead this transformation.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how childcare and early years provision develops across the county borough, strengthening local communities by ensuring children and families can access high‑quality, sustainable and inclusive childcare where it's needed most.

About the role:

As Childcare Capital Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Council's childcare capital investment programme, working at the heart of major national and local priorities including Flying Start expansion, Welsh Government childcare programmes and regeneration.

This is a senior professional role which will require you to play a key part in leading the planning, development and delivery of childcare capital projects across Neath Port Talbot.

This will involve:

• Working closely with schools, childcare providers, partners and Welsh Government to maximise investment opportunities
• Ensuring projects meet statutory, regulatory and quality standards, whilst delivering value for money
• Translating strategic vision into practical, deliverable schemes that genuinely improve outcomes for children and families.

This role offers a unique blend of strategy, programme management, partnership working and community impact.

You will:

• Manage a portfolio of childcare capital projects from concept to completion
• Identify investment opportunities and shape funding bids
• Oversee budgets, timescales, risks and governance arrangements
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, providers and external partners
• Ensure projects comply with statutory, regulatory and Welsh Government requirements
• Champion high-quality, inclusive early years environments that reflect local need
• Ensure our own childcare sector estate is maintained, future-proofed and compliant with legal regulation.

About you:

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience of managing capital programmes or complex projects
• Is confident working with multiple stakeholders in a public-sector environment
• Understands (or is keen to develop expertise in) childcare, early years or community infrastructure
• Has an understanding of core health and safety legislation
• Is organised, proactive and motivated by making a difference
• Can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

You don't have to be an expert in early years when you join - we value transferable skills and a commitment to children, families and communities.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Clement-Jones, Early Years and Flying Start Manager:

Email: l.clement-jones@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

• This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.