Area Manager in Childcare

Love Childcare Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking an Area Manager for South London/Surrey to oversee operations at multiple sites, including breakfast clubs and holiday camps. The right candidate will have a strong background in operations management, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a passion for child development. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, discounted childcare fees, and a supportive work environment with a strong work/life balance and no weekend work.

Benefits

Discounted childcare fees

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Management experience with a focus on people development.
• Experience in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple childcare sites.
• Train and onboard staff, recruit team members.
• Maintain strong partnerships with schools.

Skills

Operations management

People development

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Area Manager (Children’s Play, Sport & Childcare Provider) – South London/Surrey

South London/Surrey (Croydon, Sutton, Morden, Epsom and surrounding areas)

£30,000 – £32,000 per year (depending on experience)

Full-Time

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

We’re recruiting for an Area Manager to join a leading children’s play, sport and childcare provider in the South London & Surrey border area. 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.

They're looking for exceptional people with experience in operations management, who hold high standards, have a passion for working with children, a fun‑natured personality, and an 'own it' attitude towards their work.

As the General Manager of a flagship venue and local cluster of schools, you’ll oversee all day‑to‑day operations of running breakfast clubs, after‑school clubs, holiday camps and lunchtime activities. Responsibilities include leadership and growth, training and onboarding, recruitment, scheduling, team management, cost control, customer service, and developing strong school partnerships.

As a General Manager, you will ideally bring:

• 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

The organisation will offer:

• 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

The organisation have strong values and empower their people to bring these values to life…

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