Regional Nursery Operations Leader

Storal; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Fuel card

Enhanced parental leave

Safeguarding commitment

Job summary

Storal is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead nursery operations across Hampshire and surrounding counties. You will mentor Nursery Managers, drive financial performance, and raise standards across multiple sites in a high-autonomy leadership role.

You will balance educational excellence with commercial strategy, ensuring EYFS compliance, Ofsted readiness, safeguarding, and staff development while expanding enrolment and ensuring strong customer outcomes for parents and children.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ full and relevant qualification in early years.
• Experience managing regional nurseries across multiple sites.
• Strong EYFS knowledge, Ofsted standards, safeguarding practices.
• Experience with budget management and commercial oversight.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursery Managers to achieve business results including quality and commercial performance.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Nurseries in the assigned area, ensuring management teams meet/exceed company expectations.
• Ensure nurseries comply with relevant legislation, including Ofsted/EYFS requirements, health and safety, and safeguarding standards.
• Lead, coach and mentor Nursery Managers to help them achieve their goals and support the development of their teams.

Skills

Early years qualification

Regional nursery management

EYFS & safeguarding

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Storal is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead nursery operations across Hampshire and surrounding counties. You will mentor Nursery Managers, drive financial performance, and raise standards across multiple sites in a high-autonomy leadership role.

You will balance educational excellence with commercial strategy, ensuring EYFS compliance, Ofsted readiness, safeguarding, and staff development while expanding enrolment and ensuring strong customer outcomes for parents and children.