At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate free nursery places for children under 5 and support early years providers.
- Company: Join Bristol City Council, a supportive and fast-moving environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Customer service skills and a passion for digital innovation are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27709 - 29071 £ per year.
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details:
- Job reference: VAC008817
- Date posted: 09/09/2026
- Application closing date: 27/09/2026
- Location: Southmead Children's Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5PW
- Salary: BG7: £27,709 - £29,071
- Contractual hours: 37
- Basis: Full time
- Job category/type: Administration, Business Support, Education
The Early Years Free Entitlement Team are recruiting for 2 positions for Placement Coordinators to join our growing team. This fulfilling role will coordinate the free nursery places for children under 5 in Bristol, and work as part of a larger team to ensure that nurseries and childminders are supported to make claims for free nursery hours. This role directly supports early years providers with funding.
The role is hybrid, i.e. involves some office work and working from home (details to be agreed on a successful interview). Our bases are at Southmead Children's Centre and Avonmouth Children's Centre. This role will require you to work Mondays at our Avonmouth location on a rota basis (approx once a month), however this is only required during school term times.
Your skills in customer service and a passion for digital innovation will be supported and encouraged, with full training given on the EYES system we use to process the free entitlement. Your excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) will be in daily use and a flair for data (mainly MS Excel) will help (although training can be given).
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria.
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to. If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Interviews will be held at Southmead Children's Centre on Friday 16th October 2026. This will comprise of a 30 minute MS Excel test, followed by a 45 minute panelled interview. Interview questions will be shared on arrival.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about these roles, please contact Deborah Amphletton 07827 348719.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Free Entitlement Placement Coordinator x2 employer: Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, hybrid working options, and a comprehensive rewards package, including generous annual leave and pension benefits, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in Bristol. Join us in championing inclusive education and driving positive change within our vibrant community.
