Regional Operations Manager

Thrive Childcare and Education; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in the Cheshire region is seeking a dedicated Regional Operations Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple nursery settings. This role entails supporting Nursery Managers to ensure high-quality education and childcare while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. Candidates must have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and substantial leadership experience, along with a strong understanding of the EYFS framework.

Benefits

Earn An Extra £200 Per Month Through Referrals

Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off

Christmas Week Closure And Christmas 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

• Must hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Substantial leadership experience within early years or childcare settings.
• In-depth understanding of EYFS framework, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple nursery settings.
• Support and develop Nursery Managers to deliver high-quality early years education.
• Ensure nurseries meet regulatory, safeguarding, and EYFS standards.

Skills

Leadership experience in early years or childcare settings

Understanding of EYFS framework

Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory requirements

Ability to develop management teams

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher

Job description

As Regional Operations Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple nursery settings in the Cheshire region, including Alsager, Chester, Warrington, and Wistaston. You will support and develop the 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!