Torbay Council

www.torbay.gov.uk

2 Jobs

946 Employees

About the Company

Torbay Council is a Unitary local authority in the south west of the United Kingdom serving a population of over 139,000.

Torbay Council provides a range of services including education, highways, waste and recycling, economic regeneration, library services, registration services and planning.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Torbay Council
Job Title: Early Years Development Worker - 18.50 Hours
Job Description: **Job Title** Early Years Development Worker – Fixed Term (6 months, 2.5 days/week) **Role Summary** Provide strategic support to early years providers to implement the EYFS framework and statutory welfare requirements as part of the local Best Start in Life Strategy. Engage partners across the sector, deliver expertise, and promote high‑quality child‑care practice. **Expectations** * Deliver professional advice and support on EYFS and statutory duties. * Build and maintain relationships with providers, partners, and agencies. * Manage workload independently while collaborating with the team. * Uphold confidentiality and data protection standards. * Complete required training and maintain an enhanced criminal record check. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Advise and support providers on compliance with the EYFS framework and statutory duties. 2. Conduct site visits, observations, and provide constructive feedback. 3. Coordinate with partner agencies to advance the Best Start strategy. 4. Monitor and report on welfare, safeguarding, and OFSTED inspection readiness. 5. Maintain accurate administrative records and produce compliance reports. 6. Develop and deliver training sessions or resource materials for staff and providers. 7. Participate in team meetings, share insights, and contribute to continuous improvement. 8. Ensure all activities meet confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding requirements. **Required Skills** * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong relationship‑building with diverse providers and partners. * In‑depth knowledge of EYFS, child development, safeguarding, and children’s rights. * Understanding of OFSTED childminding inspection processes. * Ability to organise, prioritise, and work independently. * Computer‑literacy (accurate keyboarding, ICT proficiency, attention to detail). * Fluency in spoken and written English. * Integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality. **Required Education & Certifications** * Relevant early‑years qualification (e.g., Early Years Teacher Status, Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education). * Recent experience working in an early‑years or childcare setting at a quality grade. * Evidence of recent high‑quality training in early‑years education or related areas. * Enhanced criminal record check (spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions, and police information).

Torquay, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

22-10-2025

Company Name: Torbay Council
Job Title: Economic Development Officer - 37 hours
Job Description: **Job title:** Economic Development Officer **Role Summary:** Deliver and support projects that drive local economic growth, community wealth, and skills development in line with the economic growth strategy. **Expectations:** - Contribute to the implementation of economic growth strategy projects. - Manage independent projects and collaborate across teams and partners. - Produce data-driven reports and communicate results to stakeholders. - Operate within fixed-term contract parameters (24 months). **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist in executing the Community Wealth Building initiative, including the annual Jobs Fair. - Coordinate with council teams, local businesses, and partners on social value, local purchasing, events, and wealth‑creation activities. - Maintain and update economic data platforms, generating regular trend reports. - Support strategy delivery by contributing to planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities. - Lead or co‑lead project components, ensuring timely completion against objectives and budgets. **Required Skills:** - Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to diverse audiences. - Independent work ethic combined with effective teamwork. - Analytical skills to interpret economic data and produce concise reports. - Knowledge of project management techniques and best practices. - Ability to prioritise tasks, manage workloads, and resolve conflicting priorities. - Fluency in English. - Familiarity with economic development policy, statistics, mainstream UK funding streams, and social media communication tools. **Required Education & Certifications:** - University‑level degree (or equivalent) in economics, business, public policy, or related discipline. - Proven experience in economic development or a closely related field. - Demonstrated success in delivering partnership‑led projects with clear outcomes.

Torquay, United kingdom

On site

20-11-2025