Area Manager Location: West Midlands Area Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: From £47,000 per annum + car allowance Benefits Birthday off 6 fully paid sick days Cashback healthcare plan Retail discounts Recognition and reward programme 50% childcare discount 24/7 Virtual GP access 24/7 counselling support Discounted gym membership Personal financial advisor access Pension support Learning platform access Join the Kindred Family At Kindred, our Area Managers lead and support a group of nurseries, ensuring exceptional standards of care, education, compliance, and commercial performance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader looking to develop their commercial skills, manage P L performance, and drive business growth while making a meaningful impact on children, families, and colleagues. What You'll Need Essential Relevant childcare qualification (NNEB, NVQ Level 3, Diploma Level 3 or above) Full UK driving licence Commitment to continued professional development Desirable Management qualification About the Role The successful candidate will support nurseries across the West Midlands region and will be responsible for delivering Kindred's educational, operational, and commercial objectives. Operational Responsibilities Line manage, coach, support, and performance manage Nursery Managers. Support managers with safeguarding, child protection, incidents, and complaints. Ensure compliance with Ofsted, EYFS, safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies. Drive nursery quality and improvement plans. Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain high standards. Support recruitment, induction, and development of nursery teams. Lead Ofsted preparation and support during inspections. Monitor training, performance, and professional development across settings. Ensure children are safeguarded and receive outstanding care and education. Lead manager meetings and communicate key business updates. Travel regularly to nurseries and Kindred's Central Support Office in Kettering. Commercial Responsibilities Support Nursery Managers to achieve revenue and cost targets. Monitor occupancy, staffing levels, and labour costs. Work closely with Finance, HR, Sales Marketing, and Property teams. Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and business planning. Produce reports and provide operational updates to senior leadership. Support the integration of new acquisitions and nursery openings. Lead and contribute to business improvement projects. Collaborate with fellow Area Managers and wider support teams. Why Join Kindred? At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group – we're a family. Supportive Culture Strong teamwork, meaningful relationships, and a genuine sense of belonging. Career Development Clear progression pathways, structured training, and ongoing mentoring. Work-Life Balance Flexible working options where appropriate and a supportive approach to wellbeing. Competitive Rewards Excellent salary, generous benefits, recognition programmes, and professional development opportunities. Recruitment Process Start Date: ASAP Our recruitment process includes: Video interview Face-to-face interview References, enhanced DBS, qualification verification, and safeguarding checks in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey? Click Quick Apply and submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role. We aim to respond to all applications within 2–5 working days. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. IND1
