At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams across multiple nursery settings to deliver exceptional outcomes 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 community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and proven leadership experience required.
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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