Nursery Operations Manager: Growth, Training, Partnerships

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Job summary

Flow Recruitment Ltd represents a client operating bespoke nurseries dedicated to high-quality care for children from birth to five years. We are seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, maintain high standards, and ensure engaging, safe environments across sites.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, plus a higher-level Early Years qualification, with strong knowledge of child development and at least two years of supervisory experience in delivering

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in childcare or equivalent.
• Higher-level qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education/Childhood Studies.
• Sound knowledge of childcare development from birth to five years.
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience in delivering services to young children.

Responsibilities

• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with Local Authority departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
• Manage occupancy to show growth and meet business aims.
• Maintain accounts for the nursery and produce management information per company procedures.
• Manage budgets, monitor spending and petty cash; identify training needs and develop a training plan.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Parent liaison

Education

NVQ/Equivalent level 3 in Childcare

Higher qualification in Early Years/Childcare Education

Job description

Flow Recruitment Ltd represents a client operating bespoke nurseries dedicated to high-quality care for children from birth to five years. We are seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, maintain high standards, and ensure engaging, safe environments across sites.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent, plus a higher-level Early Years qualification, with strong knowledge of child development and at least two years of supervisory experience in delivering