General Manager in Childcare

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the childcare sector is seeking a General Manager to lead their flagship venue and schools. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while fostering personal and professional growth. The ideal candidate will possess management experience, a passion for child development, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Enjoy a strong work/life balance and the chance to work in a dynamic environment where every day offers new challenges. Join a team that values consideration, passion, courage, and making a difference!

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Discounted childcare fees

Employee Assistance Program

Strong work/life balance with no weekend work

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and developing staff.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of clubs and schools.
• Manage recruitment, training, and scheduling.

Skills

Management experience

Training and developing others

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Change and growth management

Interest in childcare and child development

Job description

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General Manager – Leading Children’s Play and Sport Provision Company

Birmingham/Midlands (including travel to Cambridgeshire & Lincolnshire)

Amazing opportunity to make a difference and develop professionally and personally!

We are recruiting for one of the most recognizable organizations in the childcare sector, with an incredible track record and exciting future! They are looking for exceptional people with management experience, high standards, a passion for working with children, a fun personality, and an 'own it' attitude towards work.

As the General Manager of one of their flagship venues and a cluster of schools across a geographical area, you will oversee the daily operations of the clubs (breakfast, after-school, lunchtime, holiday camps). Responsibilities include leadership, growth and business development, training and onboarding, recruitment, scheduling and rota management, people management, cost control, customer relations, and school partnerships.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Management experience and skills in training and developing others
• Experience working in a busy, dynamic environment where no day is the same
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage a team
• A proactive, forward-thinking approach and the ability to 'own' their work and solve problems
• Proven ability to manage change and growth
• An interest and passion for childcare and child development

What the organization offers:

• Competitive basic salary
• Discounted childcare fees
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• A strong work/life balance with no weekend work

The organization upholds strong values and encourages employees to embody them:

• Be Considerate – Show You Care
• Be Passionate – Love What You Do
• Be Courageous – Demonstrate Resilience
• 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.