Regional Nursery Operations Leader

Storal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family benefits

Wellbeing support

Financial coaching

Social clubs

Job summary

Storal is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to cover Northwest nurseries, including Preston, Wigan, Bolton, Manchester and Oldham. You will lead on strategy and operations, mentoring Nursery Managers and improving financial performance while ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role offers high autonomy and significant impact across multiple sites. You will drive standards, optimise occupancy, manage budgets, and contribute to company initiatives, shaping the future of our settings and

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Experience as regional nursery manager across multiple sites.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted and safeguarding.
• Experience in budget management and commercial oversight.
• Strong ability to inspire and motivate others.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

People management

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Storal is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to cover Northwest nurseries, including Preston, Wigan, Bolton, Manchester and Oldham. You will lead on strategy and operations, mentoring Nursery Managers and improving financial performance while ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role offers high autonomy and significant impact across multiple sites. You will drive standards, optimise occupancy, manage budgets, and contribute to company initiatives, shaping the future of our settings and