Job Description
Regional Director
Field-based across East (Cambs, Bury St Edumunds, Colchester)
Full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: £DOE + car allowance (driving licence required)
Apply by: 30/06/2025
About the Role
As a Regional Director at Bright Horizons UK, you’ll lead operations across multiple nurseries, ensuring excellence in people management, quality, and growth. You’ll drive strategic initiatives, support nursery leadership teams, and uphold our high standards in care, education, and compliance.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and support nursery managers to deliver outstanding service
* Implement strategies for people development, growth, and pedagogy
* Ensure safety, compliance, and operational consistency
* Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Marketing on key projects
* Use data and systems to drive performance and innovation
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience managing 15+ sites in a regulated sector
* Strong leadership, decision-making, and change management skills
* Track record in team development, compliance, and service excellence
* Strategic thinker with commercial awareness and data fluency
Why Join Us?
* Flexible working & holiday benefits
* Discounted childcare & wellbeing support
* Employee appreciation events & annual awards
* Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts
* Recognised as a Great Place to Work for 17 years running
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.