Education Inclusion and Additional Needs Coordinator

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA

Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)

Working Hours: 37 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 19th July 2026

Interview Date(s): 3rd August 2026

Be part of something growing and make a real difference. We're building something new - and we're looking for someone who wants to be part of it. This is your opportunity to join our expanding Education, Inclusion and Additional Needs (EIAN) team within the Children and Family Service Commissioning Service and play a key role in supporting how we deliver services for children and young people.

If you're highly organised, confident working with data, and enjoy being at the centre of a fast-paced team - this role will give you real variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact.

About the Role

As an EIAN Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of the team, keeping things running smoothly and making sure the right information is in the right place at the right time. You'll support commissioning activity across education placements, inclusion pathways and alternative provision - helping ensure children and young people receive the support they need when they need it. No two days will look the same, but your role will include:

• Coordinating and maintaining accurate information on education placements, provision and costs
• Keeping systems (including Synergy and internal databases) up to date and reliable
• Working closely with teams such as SENA, Social Care and Admissions, as well as external providers
• Pulling together data and reports to support performance monitoring and decision-making
• Maintaining records relating to placements, IPAs and provider communications

You will be a key link between teams - helping everything connect, flow and function effectively.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be organised, proactive and confident working with information and systems. You will bring:

• Recognised Academic Qualifications e.g. 'GCSE', 'A' Levels, Vocational Quals, Professional/Further Education Quals in relevant area or NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant area or equivalent level of relevant experience
• Ability to use multiple IT applications (including a working knowledge of databases) to achieve a goal and the ability to analyse and interpret data/information and present it effectively
• Experience of working to strict timescales and meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of administrative work and experience in setting up of new administrative systems
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with competing pressures and to perform effectively as part of a team
• Organised approach to work, with the ability to address and solve problems
• The ability to present information in a clear, accurate and literate format and the ability to communicate effectively with people from a range of backgrounds

Most importantly, you'll enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in getting the detail right - because what you do really matters. In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

Contact Details

• Sarah Wilson, Service Manager – Email: Sarah.Wilson@leics.gov.uk – Phone: 0116 305 6527
• Jess Fitzpatrick, EIAN Commissioning Manager – Email: Jess.fitzpatrick@leics.gov.uk – Phone: 0116 3056359
• Verity Blair, EIAN Senior Commissioning Officer – Email: Verity.blair@leics.gov.uk – Phone: 0116 3053213

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected.

For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.