Regional Director, Early Years Operations & Growth

Compass Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Associates are partnering with an ambitious early years group to appoint an experienced Regional Director to oversee a significant portfolio of nurseries across the Midlands and East of England. You will lead through Area Managers, drive occupancy, quality, safeguarding and financial performance, and shape strategy during growth and acquisitions.

This senior role requires a proven track record in multi-site nursery operations, Ofsted expertise, people leadership and strong commercial

Qualifications

• Senior regional/area leadership experience in nurseries or early years groups.
• Experience leading Area Managers and multi-site portfolios.
• Strong commercial judgment and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and hold Area Managers accountable for performance across portfolios.
• Drive occupancy, revenue, staffing efficiency and overall nursery performance.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Multi-site operations

Ofsted compliance

Safeguarding

People leadership

Financial performance

Operational turnaround

Data & KPIs

Job description

Compass Associates are partnering with an ambitious early years group to appoint an experienced Regional Director to oversee a significant portfolio of nurseries across the Midlands and East of England. You will lead through Area Managers, drive occupancy, quality, safeguarding and financial performance, and shape strategy during growth and acquisitions.

This senior role requires a proven track record in multi-site nursery operations, Ofsted expertise, people leadership and strong commercial