Divisional Operations Manager (childcare)
Divisional Operations Manager (childcare)
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* Title: Divisional Operations Manager (Childcare Sector Exp Essential)
* Location: London (South, South-West, and North-West)
* Contract: Fixed Term / Full Time (40 hours/week)
* Salary: From £50k + car allowance
* Field-based role - Driving Licence / Car Essential
Closing Date: 1/9/25 or until right candidate is hired
Purpose of the Role
* Support Regional Directors in Quality, People, and Growth.
* Lead and inspire teams across multiple nursery settings.
* Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) when needed.
* Drive performance improvement, manage short-term assignments, and support new manager inductions.
* Collaborate with HR, Finance, Marketing, and Early Childhood teams.
* Support recruitment, induction, and training of nursery staff.
* Lead by example, promoting Bright Horizons’ HEART values.
* Implement and monitor Quality, People, and Growth action plans.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory standards.
* Drive curriculum implementation and pedagogical excellence.
* Manage budgets, staff deployment, and commercial performance.
* Conduct appraisals, succession planning, and talent development.
* Proven success in managing multiple early years settings.
* Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
* Experience in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and commercial performance.
* Knowledge of UK Local Authority and inspection processes.
Qualifications Needed
* L3 Childcare (Early Years Degree desirable)
* Driving licence
* Relevant safeguarding/child protection training undertaken and a willingness to update training regularly (essential)
* First Aid Qualification
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Education
* Industries
Higher Education and Education
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