At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire nursery teams to deliver exceptional care and education.
- Company: Values-driven early years provider focused on quality and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and opportunities for leadership development.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team where your ideas matter and career growth is supported.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while shaping the future of early years education.
- Qualifications: Experience in multi-site leadership within the Early Years sector.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Regional Manager | Early Years
Region
Wiltshire and Worcestershire
Competitive Salary
Up to £65,000 plus car allowance
Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with an ambitious and values-led early years provider in the appointment of a
Regional Manager .
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced multi-site operational leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for children whilst driving commercial performance, developing leaders and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Early Years Director, you'll oversee a portfolio of approximately 3 nurseries with plans for further acquisitions, providing strategic leadership across educational quality, safeguarding, operational excellence and financial performance.
Working closely with Nursery Managers, you'll coach and develop high-performing leadership teams, ensuring every setting consistently delivers exceptional care, education and outstanding experiences for children and families.
This is a highly influential role where you'll have genuine autonomy to shape performance, strengthen leadership capability and support the continued growth of a forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of nurseries.
- Coach, mentor and develop Nursery Managers to maximise performance.
- Drive improvements in educational quality and operational consistency.
- Lead safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance across the region.
- Analyse operational and commercial performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Take ownership of occupancy, budgets and financial sustainability.
- Build succession plans and develop future leaders.
- Foster a collaborative, values-driven culture focused on continuous improvement.
About You
We're keen to speak with individuals who have
- Multi-site leadership experience within the Early Years sector.
- A proven track record of improving operational performance across multiple settings.
- Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, occupancy and business performance.
- Excellent leadership and coaching skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
- Extensive knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted and regulatory compliance.
- A passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for children, families and colleagues.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in quality, leadership development and long-term growth.
You'll be joining a collaborative senior leadership team where your ideas are valued, your impact is visible and you'll play a key role in shaping the future success of the organisation.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please apply today or contact me directly:
Regional Manager - Early Years in Swindon employer: Compass Associates
Compass Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Wokingham. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming healthcare operations. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages you to thrive.
