Regional Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare business is seeking an Area Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across 9 nursery sites in the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will have at least Level 3 in Childcare and proven experience in operations management, specifically within the nursery sector. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary of approximately £55k along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in the nursery or childcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of 9 nursery sites.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Train and develop staff to enhance performance.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies for improvement.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to analyse financial data and make informed decisions

Experience with Early Years

Area/multisite management within early years childcare

Education

At least Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Overview

Our client, a childcare business, is looking for an area operations manager to manage 9 nursery sites across the East Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of 9 nursery sites.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Train and develop staff to enhance performance.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies for improvement.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least Level 3 in Childcare
• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in the nursery or childcare sector.

Skills – Required

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to analyse financial data and make informed decisions.
• Experience with Early Years.
• Area/multisite management within early years childcare.

Skills – Preferred

• Experience with early childhood education programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the childcare industry.
• Experience with Ofsted.

Pay and Benefits

c£55k and additional benefits