Childcare Operations Leader – Multi-Site Centres

Tigerschildcare; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend bonus

Reward and recognition initiatives

Milestone celebrations

Up to 30 days leave per year

Bike to Work Scheme

TaxSaver Travel Scheme

Childcare discount for colleagues

Accommodation assistance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Paid sick leave (statutory)

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Tigers Childcare in Dublin is seeking a Service Operations Manager (Childcare Area Manager) to lead and support Centre Managers across multiple services. You will drive operational excellence, safeguarding, staff development, and high-quality childcare delivery.

The role requires clear communication, strong organisational skills, and a hands-on approach to everyday challenges. You’ll work with the Quality, Compliance and Support Team to enhance pedagogy and practice, manage risk while ensuring

Qualifications

• Leadership in a multi-site childcare setting is essential.
• Experience guiding pedagogical practice and safeguarding is required.
• Ability to balance service quality with resource management and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Centre Managers to build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Oversee staffing, ratios, and deployment to maintain high-quality services.
• Act as safeguarding lead for child protection and behavior matters, addressing concerns promptly.
• Develop teams through effective supervision, induction, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Quality, Compliance and Support teams to improve practice and pedagogy across services.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Childcare expertise

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Collaboration

Budgeting/Resource management

Education

Third-level qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tigers Childcare in Dublin is seeking a Service Operations Manager (Childcare Area Manager) to lead and support Centre Managers across multiple services. You will drive operational excellence, safeguarding, staff development, and high-quality childcare delivery.

The role requires clear communication, strong organisational skills, and a hands-on approach to everyday challenges. You’ll work with the Quality, Compliance and Support Team to enhance pedagogy and practice, manage risk while ensuring