Area Manager in Childcare

Love Childcare Recruitment; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider in the UK seeks an Area Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites in Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The role involves managing teams, ensuring high-quality childcare services, and fostering partnerships with schools. Candidates should possess strong management experience and a passion for childhood development. This full-time, hybrid role offers a competitive salary, discounted childcare fees, and a focus on work/life balance without weekend work.

Benefits

Strong basic salary

Discounted childcare fees

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Strong work/life balance

Qualifications

• Management experience leading teams in childcare or related fields.
• Proven abilities in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Interest and passion for childcare and child development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of various clubs and programs.
• Lead and train staff, ensuring high-quality service.
• Manage scheduling, recruitment, and growth strategies.

Skills

Management experience with a focus on people development

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to manage change and growth

Proactive problem-solving approach

Job description

Area Manager (Children’s Play, Sport & Childcare Provider)

Location

Oxfordshire/Berkshire (Oxford, Reading, Abingdon and surrounding areas)

Salary

£32,000 – £34,000 per year (depending on experience)

Working Hours

Full- time / Hybrid role with considerable travel

Driving Requirement

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Overview

We’re recruiting for an Area Manager to join a leading children’s play, sport and childcare provider in the Oxfordshire & Berkshire area, covering Oxford, Reading, Abingdon and areas in between. This is a fantastic full‑time opportunity for an experienced childcare or operations manager to oversee multiple sites and lead high‑quality wraparound and holiday club provision.

Key Responsibilities

The General Manager of a flagship venue and local cluster of schools will spend time in clubs and with teams daily, overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of running breakfast clubs, after‑school clubs, holiday camps, and lunchtime activities. Some of your key responsibilities will include leadership and growth, training and onboarding, recruitment, scheduling, team management, cost control, customer service, and developing strong school partnerships.

Qualifications

• Management experience with a focus on people development
• Experience working in a busy and ever‑changing environment where no day is the same
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A forward‑thinking, proactive approach to your work, being able to solve both present and future problems
• Proven ability to manage change and growth
• An interest and passion for childcare and child development

Benefits

• Strong basic salary
• Discounted childcare fees
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to confidential support and assistance
• A strong work/life balance with no weekend work

Values

• Be Considerate – Show You Care
• Be Passionate – Love What You Do
• Be Courageous – Show you are resilient
• Make a Difference – Leave a positive legacy

This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.