COO, Early Years — Strategy, Quality & Impact

Morgan Hunt; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Black Country Group is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for Early Years to lead strategic and operational development of our early years provision across the Black Country and South Staffordshire. You will drive quality, performance and financial sustainability while supporting managers to deliver high standards and service improvement.

You will oversee safeguarding, regulatory compliance and Ofsted frameworks, ensuring services remain sustainable and aligned with the charity’s mission and

Qualifications

• Substantial senior management experience within early years, childcare or educational settings.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted inspection requirements and safeguarding.
• Experience leading multi-site nursery provision.
• Financial and commercial awareness in budget management.
• Proven ability to drive quality and performance improvements.
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational responsibility for early years provision, driving quality, performance and sustainability.
• Oversee service delivery, quality assurance, safeguarding and regulatory compliance with Ofsted frameworks guidance.
• Develop capable teams, build accountability and high performance culture with the organisation’s Christian ethos.
• Collaborate across YMCA BCG to strengthen provision and ensure services are sustainable.

Skills

Senior leadership

Ofsted frameworks

Budget management

Team development

Strategic leadership

Safeguarding

Multi-site nursery management

Job description

YMCA Black Country Group is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for Early Years to lead strategic and operational development of our early years provision across the Black Country and South Staffordshire. You will drive quality, performance and financial sustainability while supporting managers to deliver high standards and service improvement.

You will oversee safeguarding, regulatory compliance and Ofsted frameworks, ensuring services remain sustainable and aligned with the charity’s mission and