Regional Manager - Nursery

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the North West is seeking a Regional Manager to support and develop their nurseries. The successful candidate will have a strong background in early years leadership and a passion for driving quality in educational standards. Benefits include a salary of £52,000, a £5,000 car allowance, and various employee perks. This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a supportive and growing organization that values its staff.

Benefits

Up to 85% childcare discount

Cash health plan

Birthday holiday + wellbeing day

Qualifications

• Experience in a Regional/Senior Operational role within early years.
• Managed or supported multiple nursery settings.
• Confident in coaching and developing leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop a portfolio of nurseries.
• Conduct audits and quality reviews across settings.
• Drive quality and compliance in line with EYFS and Ofsted.

Skills

Coaching and developing managers

Knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted frameworks

Supportive and people-focused approach

Education

Relevant early years qualification (Level 3 minimum)

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

• 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