Chief Operating Officer – Early Years (Multi-Site)

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Black Country Group in the West Midlands is seeking a senior leader to steer the strategic and operational direction of its early years provision. The Chief Operating Officer will drive quality, performance and financial sustainability across multi-site nursery operations, ensuring safeguarding and Ofsted readiness while building capable teams.

You will work to deliver excellent services for children and families, embedding the organisation's Christian ethos in leadership and day-to-day

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in early years, childcare or education settings.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted inspections, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for multi-site services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for early years provision across sites.
• Drive quality assurance, safeguarding, inspection readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Build capable teams, develop managers and foster a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Oversee budgets, resources and financial sustainability across services.
• Lead service development to meet the needs of children and families and align with the charity's mission.

Skills

Senior leadership

Ofsted framework expertise

Strategic planning

Budget and financial management

Team development

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

YMCA Black Country Group in the West Midlands is seeking a senior leader to steer the strategic and operational direction of its early years provision. The Chief Operating Officer will drive quality, performance and financial sustainability across multi-site nursery operations, ensuring safeguarding and Ofsted readiness while building capable teams.

You will work to deliver excellent services for children and families, embedding the organisation's Christian ethos in leadership and day-to-day