Management Information Assistant

What will you be doing?

The Team

The Children, Young People and Education Management Information team requires an assistant to undertake key data processes relating to the statutory collections for the Department for Education. As a vital member of the team, you'll be at the forefront of the processing and verification of data so that payments can be made to registered providers for the across all the Early Years Entitlements and funding streams.

The role

In this dynamic role, you’ll experience a balance of independent tasks and collaboration efforts within the team. Serving as the primary liaison for Early Years Providers, you’ll adeptly handle inquiries and manage routine information requests. Your role within the team will require using technical expertise to identify and resolve system or data issues affecting service quality.

Key skills required for this role include: the ability to process high levels of data; meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; strong customer service skills (with experience in handling high call volumes and email correspondence); effective workload prioritisation and good active listening skills. Join us in making a meaningful impact in Early Years administration.

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 Wednesday 25th February 2026

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2026

About you

For further information, 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 us

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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.