Regional Manager - Nursery

Elite Search Associates Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established group of nurseries in the North West is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to enhance the leadership team. This role involves supporting and mentoring Nursery Managers, ensuring compliance with EYFS and Ofsted, and driving performance improvements across multiple settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early years leadership, excellent coaching skills, and hold a relevant qualification. A competitive salary of £52,000 plus a £5,000 car allowance is offered, along with attractive benefits.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

£200 extra per month for referrals

Birthday holiday + wellbeing day

Christmas week closure

Up to 85% childcare discount

Cash health plan

DBS registration paid

Long service awards

Monthly rewards with cash incentives

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior operational role within early years is essential.
• Confident in coaching and developing managers.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted frameworks is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor Nursery Managers across the region.
• Drive quality compliance and outcomes in line with EYFS.
• Conduct audits and quality reviews across settings.

Skills

Experience in a Regional / Area / Senior Operational role within early years

Managing or supporting multiple nursery settings

Knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks

Coaching and developing managers

Supportive, structured and people-focused

Relevant early years qualification (Level 3 minimum, Level 5/6 desirable)

Education

Relevant early years qualification

Job description

Regional Manager – Early Years

North West | £52,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance | Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing group of nurseries based across the North West, who are introducing a new Regional Manager role to strengthen and further support their existing regional leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years leader who enjoys supporting Nursery Managers, driving quality, and embedding best practice.

The Role

As Regional Manager, you will play a key role in supporting and developing a portfolio of nurseries, working closely with the senior leadership and regional team to ensure consistently high standards across the group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting, mentoring and developing Nursery Managers
• Driving quality, compliance and outcomes in line with EYFS and Ofsted
• Supporting performance, occupancy and operational improvement
• Conducting audits, visits and quality reviews across settings
• Coaching managers through inspections and improvement plans
• Contributing to strategic growth and continuous improvement

Acting as a visible, hands‑on leader across the region

This role has been created to add capacity and support, not to replace existing leadership.

About You

We are looking for someone who :

• Has experience in a Regional / Area / Senior Operational role within early years
• Has previously managed or supported multiple nursery settings
• Has strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks
• Is confident coaching and developing managers and leadership teams
• Is supportive, structured and people-focused
• Holds a relevant early years qualification (Level 3 minimum, Level 5 / 6 desirable)

Salary & Benefits

• £52,000 salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• Earn an extra £200 per month through colleague referrals
• Birthday holiday + wellbeing day (2 additional paid days off)
• Christmas week closure plus Christmas shopping vouchers
• Up to 85% childcare discount (T&Cs apply)
• Cash health plan – cashback on dental and health services
• DBS registration paid
• Long service awards
• Monthly colleague spotlight rewards with cash incentives
• Genuine career progression and personal development opportunities

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Regional Manager who wants to add value, support teams properly, and be part of a growing organisation that invests in its people.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch