Regional Operations Manager

THRIVE CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION; Shaw; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee multiple nursery settings. This role involves strategic and operational leadership, ensuring compliance with EYFS standards and safeguarding regulations, and supporting Nursery Managers to deliver high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have substantial leadership experience in early years settings and a commitment to developing teams. Competitive salary of £52,500 per annum plus additional benefits, including a £5,000 car allowance and childcare discounts.

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 for dental treatment

Long service awards

Monthly colleague spotlight rewards

Personal progression career opportunities

DBS registration paid for

Qualifications

• Full Early Years qualification recognized by the DfE.
• Substantial leadership experience in childcare.
• In-depth understanding of EYFS framework and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple nursery settings.
• Support and develop Nursery Managers to ensure high-quality education.
• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership experience in early years or childcare settings

Understanding of EYFS framework

Ability to lead and develop management teams

Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Regional Operations Manager

Full Time (40 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday)

£52,500 Per Annum + £5,000 Car Allowance

Benefits

• 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 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!
• Plus many more amazing benefits!

Essential Criteria

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.

About The Role

As Regional Operations Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple nursery settings in the Northwest, including Leyland, Oldham, Pudsey, and Greater Manchester. You will support and develop 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.

Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork