At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop nursery settings, ensuring high standards of childcare and education.
- Company: Award-winning Early Years provider with a strong commitment to quality and employee development.
- Benefits: Up to £75k salary, company car, 33 days leave, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Join a people-focused culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the Early Years sector while advancing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven multi-site leadership experience and strong operational management skills.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
We are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning Early Years provider to recruit an experienced Area Manager to lead and develop a portfolio of nursery settings across the South West (Somerset, Dorset & Devon).
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished multi-site leader to join a highly regarded organisation with a strong commitment to exceptional childcare, quality improvement and developing outstanding leadership teams.
Why Join This Organisation?
Award-winning provider with an excellent reputation for quality and employee development.
Attractive reward package Up to £75k + Company car Regional leadership autonomy to influence performance, culture and continuous improvement.
Excellent career development with access to leadership training and professional support.
People-focused culture committed to staff wellbeing, engagement and progression.
Leadership & Quality Lead and support a portfolio of nurseries, ensuring consistently high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.
Coach, mentor and develop Nursery Managers, building confident and effective leadership teams.
Drive quality improvement, regulatory compliance and inspection readiness.
Promote a positive culture focused on staff engagement, retention and development.
Operational & Commercial Performance Take ownership of regional budgets, occupancy, revenue and operational performance.
Analyse performance data and implement strategies to improve quality, efficiency and profitability.
Support recruitment, workforce planning and effective resource management.
Strengthen parent engagement and customer experience across the region.
Strategic Development Work collaboratively with senior leadership to deliver business objectives.
Lead change initiatives and embed consistent operational standards.
Identify and develop future leaders, supporting succession planning and continuous improvement.
Proven multi-site leadership experience within the Early Years sector.
Strong track record of operational management, commercial performance and quality improvement.
Experience managing budgets, occupancy and regional performance targets.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach and develop Nursery Managers.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
A commercially astute, proactive and solutions-focused leadership approach.
Competitive salary Company car Annual performance bonus 33 days' annual leave Childcare discount Generous family leave policies Retail, travel and leisure discounts Health and wellbeing support Excellent professional development opportunities
Interested in Finding Out More?
If you are an experienced multi-site leader looking for an exciting opportunity to influence regional performance and make a meaningful difference within an award-winning Early Years organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation about this Area Manager opportunity in the South West.
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Area Manager – Early Years - £75k Package employer: Immerse Recruitment Limited.
Join an esteemed independent nursery group in Glasgow, where your leadership will be supported by dedicated teams and comprehensive resources, allowing you to focus on nurturing both children and staff. With a commitment to exceptional childcare and a people-focused culture, this role offers competitive salary packages, superb work-life balance, and genuine opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant, Reggio Emilia-inspired environment. If you're ready to inspire and lead across multiple settings, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Contact Details:
Immerse Recruitment Limited. Recruitment Team
