Management Information Officer

Role Responsibility

The Children, Young People and Education Management Information team requires a Management Information Officer to become part of the Management Information & Intelligence team within the Children, Young People, and Education (CYPE) Directorate. Joining our high-performing team, you will play a crucial role in collecting and verifying data related to the government's Free Early Education entitlements for children aged 9 months – 4 years old, leading of Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and Disability Access Fund (DAF) payments.

The role

The post requires the ability to undertake data cleaning on large datasets and processing high volumes of payments. Strong technical skills including Excel and Access are required to manage complex datasets and find solutions to challenging problems. An understanding of legislative and policy requirements in relation to the statutory early years framework and guidance is required.

The postholder will work independently as well as collaboratively, be highly organised and have excellent time management capabilities. The role requires the ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure, especially during peak periods. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including those within the CYPE directorate, other KCC directorates, Members, Internal and External Boards, its partners and education providers. 

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is hybrid working between home and Sessions House in Maidstone.

Selection testing will take place on 26^th November 2025

Interviews will be held on 3^rd December 2025

Contact Details

For further information regarding this role, please contact:

Chaileigh Thorne – Senior Management Information Officer

Tel. No: 03000 417184

Email: miearlyyears@kent.gov.uk

Please note I work Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Nathania Dench – Senior Management Information Officer

Tel. No: 03000 411499

Email: miearlyyears@kent.gov.uk

Please note I work Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.