At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams across multiple nursery settings to create exceptional environments for children.
- Company: Join a growing Early Years team dedicated to making a positive difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to shape high-quality provision.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and proven leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an inspiring Operational Manager to join our client’s growing Early Years team!
Are you an experienced Early Years leader who thrives on making a positive difference?
Do you have the energy, knowledge and can-do, will-do attitude to support multiple nursery settings and help teams deliver exceptional outcomes for children?
Our client is looking for a hands-on, proactive Operational Manager to provide leadership across a group of nurseries, working closely with Nursery Managers, staff, children and families to create outstanding environments where every child can thrive.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the settings, while supporting and developing the people within them. You’ll:
- Provide hands-on operational leadership across multiple nursery settings.
- Support Nursery Managers with staffing, rotas, budgets, occupancy and performance.
- Coach, motivate and develop managers and staff teams to achieve high standards.
- Champion safeguarding, compliance and exceptional Early Years practice.
- Ensure settings meet EYFS, Ofsted and company requirements.
- Lead training and drive meaningful continuous improvement.
- Work alongside the Quality Manager and external agencies where required.
- Support SEND processes, audits, observations and quality assurance.
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers and local communities.
- Step into a leadership role when required, providing practical support within settings.
- What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about Early Years and confident leading people and operations.
You’ll need
- A Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
- Proven leadership and management experience within an Early Years or multi-site environment.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding legislation.
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- A positive, proactive and hands-on approach.
- The ability to inspire, coach and develop teams.
- A genuine passion for achieving the very best outcomes for children.
Why this role?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to have a real impact across multiple settings, supporting talented teams and helping to shape high-quality provision.
If you’re a confident leader who brings positivity, integrity and a solution-focused mindset — and you’re passionate about creating exceptional experiences for children and families — we’d love to hear from you
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