At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multiple nurseries, drive performance, and develop outstanding teams in Early Years education.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest childcare organisations at a pivotal moment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, comprehensive benefits, and career progression.
- Other info: Autonomy to influence your region's performance and excellent long-term career opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on nursery communities and shape the future of Early Years education.
- Qualifications: Proven success in multi-site operations and strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Salary: £55,000–£70,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with a leading national Early Years provider in the appointment of several Regional Directors across London and the South East. This is not a traditional Regional Director opportunity. Our client is seeking senior operational leaders capable of overseeing complex, multi-site regions, driving commercial performance, leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional quality outcomes across Early Years settings.
You'll be joining one of the UK's largest childcare organisations at an exciting point in its journey, helping shape strategy, support operational excellence and develop outstanding nursery teams. As Regional Director, you'll take full accountability for a portfolio of nurseries, leading experienced Nursery Managers while balancing commercial success with exceptional care and education.
- Leading a region of multiple nurseries with significant operational responsibility
- Owning financial performance, budgets, profitability and EBITDA growth
- Delivering people, commercial and quality KPIs
- Coaching and developing Nursery Managers and senior leadership teams
- Working alongside specialist quality teams to continually improve standards across the region
- Leading recruitment, succession planning and talent development
- Representing the organisation with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies, including Ofsted
We're keen to speak with Regional Directors and senior multi-site operational leaders from the Early Years sector who can demonstrate measurable success across people, quality and commercial performance.
- Responsibility for multiple nursery budgets and financial performance
- Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
- A proven track record of improving commercial and operational performance
- Most importantly, you'll be able to evidence tangible achievements - not just responsibilities - with examples of improved performance, stronger teams and successful operational outcomes.
This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Early Years organisations in a genuinely strategic regional leadership position.
- Autonomy to shape the performance of your region
- Excellent long-term career progression
- Competitive salary, car allowance and comprehensive benefits
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact across multiple nursery communities
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
If you're an ambitious Regional Director looking for a role where you'll genuinely influence commercial success, operational excellence and the future of Early Years education, we'd love to hear from you.
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