Regional Operations Manager

Thrive Childcare and Education; Salford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare and education organization is seeking a Regional Operations Manager in Salford. The role involves strategic leadership across nursery settings, ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring operations, and driving quality improvements. A strong background in early years education with leadership experience is essential. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting Nursery Managers and fostering a positive culture to enhance outcomes for children and families. This position offers various perks including childcare discounts and paid leave.

Benefits

Earn an extra £200 per month through referrals

Birthday holiday and wellbeing day off

Christmas week closure and shopping vouchers

Up to 85% off childcare discounts

Cash health plans

Long service awards

Monthly colleague spotlight rewards

Personal progression career opportunities

DBS registration paid for

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience within early years or childcare settings.
• Understanding of EYFS framework, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop management teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple nursery settings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safeguarding standards.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and occupancy.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational management

Strong communication skills

Compliance and safeguarding knowledge

Education

Full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

As Regional Operations Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple nursery settings in the Manchester region, supporting and developing Nursery Managers to deliver consistently high-quality early years education and childcare. You will be responsible for ensuring all nurseries meet regulatory, safeguarding, and EYFS standards, overseeing day-to-day operations, monitoring performance, budgets, and occupancy, and driving continuous improvement. The role requires building strong, positive cultures, maintaining compliance with health and safety and employment legislation, leading quality assurance processes, and working closely with senior leadership to promote operational excellence, growth, and outstanding outcomes for children, families, and teams.

You must hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above, as recognised by the DfE) and have substantial leadership experience within early years or childcare settings, including management responsibility. You will have an in-depth understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and regulatory requirements, and a proven ability to lead, support, and develop management teams to deliver consistently high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5.

• Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals
• Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Of Paid Leave!
• Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
• Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
• Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
• Personal Progression Career Opportunities
• DBS Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!