Area Manager in the North West area (Cheshire, Merseyside & Stafford) Salary: up to £50,000 plus £6,000 car allowance 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
As the 4th largest childcare provider in England, and with over 1,000 nurseries worldwide, we care for more than 75,000 children with the support of our 11,000+ dedicated team members.
Our commitment to quality and growth continues to strengthen our position as a leader in the UK's childcare sector.
About Us:
An exciting opportunity awaits you at Partou UK, a proud member of the global Partou group, where we are shaping the future of childcare.
Why This Role Matters:
We're now looking for an exceptional Area Manager
What You'll Be Doing: Leadership & Operations
- Lead, coach, and develop Nursery Managers to deliver consistently high standards
- Drive accountability through clear expectations, performance reviews, and action planning
- Stay visible and connected through regular site visits and engagement Quality & Safeguarding
- Champion exceptional early years practice and child outcomes
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards
- Partner with quality and safeguarding specialists to raise standards and manage risk Commercial Performance
- Deliver on occupancy, revenue, and cost targets across your portfolio
- Use data and insight to drive performance improvements
- Support local initiatives to enhance parent experience and retention People & Culture
- Build strong, capable leadership teams
- Support talent development, succession planning, and retention
- Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with Partou's values Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality
- Lead and embed change initiatives across your nurseries
- Share best practice and encourage innovation Who We`re Looking For: You're a visible, hands on leader who thrives in a fast paced, multi-site environment.
What It Takes:
- Proven multi-site leadership experience (early years or a regulated care environment)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding
- A track record of improving performance across multiple settings
- Commercial acumen—confident managing budgets, occupancy, and costs
- A coaching leadership style that builds confident, accountable teams
- Excellent data analysis and decision‑making skills
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us at Partou UK and be a part of something truly special.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC)
- a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England.
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Area Manager - North West in Sandbach employer: Partou UK
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