Regional Manager | North Dublin

Little Harvard Childcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing Training & Professional Dev.

Supportive Leadership Team

25 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Little Harvard Childcare in Ireland is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee multiple creches and lead the regional operations with a focus on educational excellence and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor Creche Managers, drive performance against budgets, and build strong relationships with parents and regulatory bodies while promoting a positive, team-oriented culture across sites.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in childcare or multi-site management.
• Strong understanding of Tusla regulations and early years education best practices.
• Ability to inspire and support teams with high care standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven with experience in financial and operational management.
• Advantage: qualification in childcare, business management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily operations of multiple creches across your area.
• Mentoring Creche Managers to ensure high standards of care and compliance.
• Driving excellence in early years education and maintaining strong relationships with parents and regulators.
• Monitoring performance, budgets, and staffing to ensure efficiency and growth.
• Implementing policies and procedures that align with company standards and childcare regulations.
• Leading by example and fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Tusla regulations

Team development

Organizational skills

Financial/operational management

Qualif in childcare/business

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare or business management

Job description

Lead, Inspire, and Grow with Little Harvard - Regional Manager

With 30 years of experience in childcare, Little Harvard has built a reputation as one of Ireland's most trusted and long-standing providers. We are passionate about delivering the highest standards of care and education while fostering a supportive and empowering environment for our teams.

Employment Type
Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date
09-10-2026

Application End Date
31-10-2026

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing the daily operations of multiple creches across your area.
• Supporting and mentoring Creche Managers to ensure high standards of care, compliance, and team development.
• Driving excellence in early years education and maintaining strong relationships with parents and regulatory bodies.
• Monitoring performance, budgets, and staffing to ensure efficiency and growth.
• Implementing policies and procedures that align with company standards and childcare regulations.
• Leading by example and fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in the childcare sector or a similar multi-site management role.
• A strong understanding of Tusla regulations and early years education best practices.
• The ability to inspire and support teams, ensuring a high standard of care and education.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A results-driven mindset with experience in financial and operational management.
• A relevant qualification in childcare, business management, or a related field is an advantage.

Why Join Little Harvard?

• Competitive Salary - Rewarding your expertise and leadership.
• Career Growth Opportunities - Be part of a growing and forward-thinking organization.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Well-being support when you need it.
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development - Stay ahead in your career.
• A Supportive Leadership Team - Work with like-minded professionals who are passionate about childcare.
• 25 Days Annual Leave after a successful probationary period.

Deadline to apply

15/10/2026

To Learn More About Us

Instagram: @littleharvard_childcare

Facebook: /littleharvard

LinkedIn: /littleharvardchildcare

For more vacancies, visit: www.littleharvard.ie/careers