Education Inclusion and Additional Needs Coordinator in Leicester

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

Overview

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’ll 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’ll bring:

• Recognised Academic Qualifications such as GCSEs, A levels, vocational qualifications, professional/further education qualifications in a relevant area or NVQ 3 or equivalent level of 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 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
• Clear and literate presentation of information and effective communication 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.

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.

Contact

Jess Fitzpatrick, EIAN Commissioning Manager
Email: Jess.fitzpatrick@leics.gov.uk
Phone: 0116 3056359

Or

Verity Blair, EIAN Senior Commissioning Officer
Email: Verity.blair@leics.gov.uk
Phone: 0116 3053213