West Regional Nursery Leader – Growth and Impact

Tops Day Nurseries Ltd.; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric company car

Performance bonus scheme

Employee Ownership Trust bonus

Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops  

Blue Light Card & Each Person platform

Health & wellbeing support

Generous holiday allowance including a

Job summary

Tops Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an experienced Regional Nursery Manager (West) to lead multiple nursery settings across our West region.

The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, balancing commercial performance with a caring, child-centered approach. The successful candidate will support Nursery Managers, drive occupancy, monitor KPIs and ensure safeguarding and Ofsted readiness across all sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years leadership across multiple sites is essential.
• Strong operational leadership with track record of improving performance.
• Ability to interpret KPIs and drive occupancy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop Nursery Managers and leadership teams.
• Drive occupancy and operational performance across sites.
• Monitor KPIs, identify trends and risks.
• Support wage efficiency and rota management.
• Lead on performance improvement plans where needed.
• Support safeguarding, complaints and compliance management.
• Assist Ofsted readiness and action planning.
• Build strong relationships with teams, parents and external professionals.
• Support policy implementation and operational change.
• Foster a positive, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Collaborate with Quality, HR, Recruitment and Finance teams.
• Identify concerns early and engage appropriate support.

Skills

Early years leadership

Multi-site management

Operational leadership

KPI awareness

Commercial mindset

Job description

Tops Day Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an experienced Regional Nursery Manager (West) to lead multiple nursery settings across our West region.

The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, balancing commercial performance with a caring, child-centered approach. The successful candidate will support Nursery Managers, drive occupancy, monitor KPIs and ensure safeguarding and Ofsted readiness across all sites.