Head of the Sector Development Unit, Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth's (DCEDIY) mission is to enhance the lives of children, young people, adults, families and communities, recognising diversity and promoting equality of opportunity.

The Department is now seeking to appoint a Head of the Sector Development Unit in the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division.

The Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division is responsible for ensuring access to high quality and affordable Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare. Since September 2022, the Sector Development Unit has led on the ongoing design, development and delivery of the major funding scheme for the sector - Core Funding.

The Head of the Sector Development Unit is a senior appointment at Principal Officer level. Reporting to the Assistant Secretary of the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Division, they will be responsible for the management of a unit of approximately 30 staff and will be involved in developing long term strategies to improve the governance and stability of the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare sector.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available on .

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 13th of February 2025.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.