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London Borough of Newham
**Early years Sufficiency Planning & Organisation Officer
London On-site 5-10 yrs exp Government Administration 3,230 employees£54k – £57k / year
Sufficiency PlanningEarly Years Provision PlanningPlace ForecastingOperational PlanningData Analysis
Requirements
The role calls for a highly experienced, dynamic candidate with expert knowledge of the early education and childcare sector. Specialist understanding of local authority statutory duties, sufficiency planning, place forecasting, project management, and stakeholder engagement is required.
Job Description
Job Description
Early Years Sufficiency Planning and Organisation Officer
£53,919 - £57,150 per annum
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced and dynamic individual to work as an Early years Sufficiency Planning & Organisation Officer in Newham’s Education Sufficiency & Place Planning team.
The role requires specialist knowledge and understanding of Local Authority statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to childcare sufficiency and early years organisation that ensures Newham meets its statutory duties of providing sufficient high-quality Early Years places that meet the needs of children and families.
You will lead on the operational planning, analysis and organisation of Early Years provision across the borough. You will bring an expert knowledge of the Early Education and Childcare sector, with a particular focus on sufficiency planning, place forecasting, project management and stakeholder engagement.
Please view JD here
closing date: 19th November 2026
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .
About Us
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
Early Years Sufficiency Planning and Organisation Officer
£53,919 - £57,150 per annum
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced and dynamic individual to work as an Early years Sufficiency Planning & Organisation Officer in Newham’s Education Sufficiency & Place Planning team.
The role requires specialist knowledge and understanding of Local Authority statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to childcare sufficiency and early years organisation that ensures Newham meets its statutory duties of providing sufficient high-quality Early Years places that meet the needs of children and families.
You will lead on the operational planning, analysis and organisation of Early Years provision across the borough. You will bring an expert knowledge of the Early Education and Childcare sector, with a particular focus on sufficiency planning, place forecasting, project management and stakeholder engagement.
Please view JD here
closing date: 19th November 2026
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .
About Us
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
Skills
Sufficiency PlanningEarly Years Provision PlanningPlace ForecastingOperational PlanningData AnalysisProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementChildcare Sector KnowledgeEarly Years OrganisationLocal Authority Statutory Duties
About London Borough of Newham
London is moving east and Newham is at the centre of that change. Just three miles east from the City and well connected to major transport links, we are the future of the capital in terms of regeneration and opportunities. We are home to one of the UK’s youngest and most ethnically diverse populations. We offer unique opportunities for both professionals and residents. We are a great place to do business, a great place to visit, and a great place where people choose to live, work and stay.