Area Manager-Early Years 60k basic + 6k Car Allowance

Olympus Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Welcome bonus

Performance bonus

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment is helping a leading UK nursery group to hire an Area Manager for Berkshire’s seven sites. You will assume full operational, financial, and educational accountability across the region, mentoring Nursery Managers and shaping regional strategy within a premium childcare setting.

Positively, you will drive educational standards towards Outstanding Ofsted and manage occupancy, budgets, and regional EBITDA targets while ensuring Safer Recruitment and safeguarding across the seven

Job description

Overview

Area Manager - Early Years (Top 5 UK Nursery Group). Location: Berkshire (Seven Sites).

Salary: Up to £60,000 basic + £6,000 car allowance + up to £8,000 bonus + £5,000 welcome bonus.

The Opportunity

We are proud to partner with one of the UK's Top 5 Nursery Companies to source an exceptional Area Manager for their high-performing region across Berkshire. Our client is a market-leading brand renowned for its premium childcare, state-of-the-art facilities, and industry-leading employee investment. This is not just another corporate multi-site role; it is a chance to lead up to 7 established, high-quality settings, mentoring passionate Nursery Managers and directly shaping the regional strategy for a true sector giant.

The Role

• Reporting directly to the Regional Director, you will take full operational, financial, and educational accountability for up to 7 nurseries.
• People Leadership: Empower, coach, and develop your Nursery Managers, building robust succession plans.
• Quality Excellence: Drive educational standards, ensuring all settings maintain or work towards Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
• Commercial Growth: Deliver regional EBITDA targets, optimize occupancy strategies, and manage localized budgets.
• Compliance & Safeguarding: Champion strict safer recruitment and unbeatable safeguarding practices across the region.

The Ideal Candidate

• A proven track record as an Early Years Area Manager or as a Senior/Cluster Nursery Manager overseeing large-scale operations.
• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Degree, EYPS, or EYITT is highly desirable).
• Deep understanding of EYFS frameworks, Ofsted inspection metrics, and safer recruitment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between Berkshire sites.