https://jobs.co.uk/job/early-years-strategy-lead-interim-key-recruitment-limited--a543e827-74f8-47dc-8776-dc73975215ab RSS feed for Early Years Strategy Lead (Interim) at Key Recruitment Limited. en-gb Sun, 24 May 2026 17:49:35 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/early-years-strategy-lead-interim-key-recruitment-limited--a543e827-74f8-47dc-8776-dc73975215ab https://jobs.co.uk/job/early-years-strategy-lead-interim-key-recruitment-limited--a543e827-74f8-47dc-8776-dc73975215ab Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Chichester | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Contract | Early Years Strategy Lead (Interim) Fixed-Term Assignment | Flexible Working Chichester Competitive Salary   Are you an experienced early years leader with a strong commercial mindset? I’m looking for a strategic consultant to help unlock growth, strengthen workforce capacity, and build a sustainable future across three nursery settings. The Role You’ll work closely with senior leadership to tackle one of the biggest challenges in early years provision: staffing and capacity. Despite strong demand and full registration capacity, current staffing levels are limiting occupancy to around 50–60%. One rural setting faces additional recruitment challenges—creating a unique and impactful brief. This is a high-impact, short-term assignment where your expertise will directly shape future growth and sustainability. What You’ll Deliver A full diagnostic review of staffing, deployment, and workforce capacity A targeted recruitment plan for a hard-to-staff rural nursery A costed 3-year workforce and capacity strategy across all settings Practical recommendations to improve: Staffing models Leadership capacity Recruitment and retention A clear action plan with... Contract