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Nursery Regional Operations Manager

United Kingdom Employment contract 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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This isn't a role for a passive observer; you will be the driving force on the ground, directly mentoring Nursery Managers, optimizing financial performance, and elevating standards across multiple sites. If you are ready for a high-autonomy leadership role where your operational grit directly shapes the future of our settings, your next challenge starts here.

Job Responsibility

  • Support Nursery Managers to achieve business results including quality and commercial performance
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of your Nurseries in your assigned area, ensuring the management teams meet and/or exceed company expectations
  • Ensure all nurseries comply with relevant legislation, including Ofsted/EYFS requirements, health and safety, and safeguarding standards
  • Lead, coach and mentor Nursery Managers to help them achieve their goals and support the development of their teams
  • Ensuring nurseries maintain strict compliance with, and drive standards above regulatory requirements
  • Improving financial performance year over year, maintaining and improving margin, and identifying opportunities for growth and expansion
  • Monitor occupancy levels, staffing requirements and parent engagement so you can implement strategies to maximise enrolment across settings
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide initiatives and policies

Requirements

  • Level 3 or above full and relevant qualification in early years
  • Experience working as a regional nursery manager, across multiple sites
  • Excellent knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding practices
  • Experience in budget management and commercial oversight
  • Strong ability to inspire and motivate others

What we offer

  • Family Friendly Benefits- enhanced parents leave including maternity, paternity & adoption & Childcare Discount at 50% off all fees
  • Wellbeing & Refuel Benefits- extra day off per year for your wellbeing and access to modern-day, progressive mental health support & sick pay
  • Financial Perks- emergency cash access to your pay before pay date, free financial coaching
  • Social Perks – online community for peer-to-peer socializing eg. book club, pets club, pinecones club & continuous professional development accessible to you at anytime
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